Western BBQ Burger
Juicy beef patties topped with crispy bacon, cheddar cheese, and tangy BBQ sauce on toasted brioche buns. A classic American burger with a smoky, savory kick.
- Total time
- 25 min
- Servings
- 2
- Calories
- 652
- Protein
- 38g
Ingredients
- ½ lb ground beef (80/20)
- ½ tsp kosher salt
- ¼ tsp black pepper
- 4 strips bacon strips
- 2 slices cheddar cheese slices
- 2 buns brioche burger buns
- 3 tbsp BBQ sauce
- 1 tbsp butter
- 2 leaves lettuce leaves
- 2 slices tomato slices
- 2 slices red onion slices
Instructions
- 1
Cook bacon strips in a 12-inch cast iron skillet over medium heat until crispy, about 8 minutes. Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate.
- 2
Divide ground beef into 2 equal portions and gently form into patties about 0.75 inches thick. Make a small indent in the center of each patty with your thumb. Season both sides generously with salt and pepper.
- 3
Increase skillet heat to medium-high. Once hot, carefully place patties in the skillet and cook without moving them for 3-4 minutes until a brown crust forms.
- 4
Flip patties and cook for another 2-3 minutes for medium doneness. In the final minute, top each patty with a cheddar slice and 2 bacon strips. Cover with a lid to help melt the cheese.
- 5
Reduce heat to low and lightly butter the cut sides of the brioche buns. Toast them in the skillet for 1-2 minutes until golden.
- 6
Place lettuce on the bottom bun of each burger. Layer with tomato and red onion slices.
- 7
Place the cooked patty with cheese and bacon on top of the vegetables. Drizzle 1.5 tbsp BBQ sauce on the top bun and place it on the burger.
- 8
Serve immediately with any remaining BBQ sauce on the side.
Tools you’ll need
- 12-inch cast iron skillet
- meat thermometer
- spatula
- paper towels
- cutting board
- knife
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