Cowboy Burger

Charred beef patties topped with melted cheddar, smoky bacon, and tangy pickled jalapeños create a bold, layered flavor that's pure satisfaction in every bite. Crispy tobacco onions and a slick of BBQ sauce round out this unapologetic American classic. Perfect for backyard cookouts or when you're craving serious comfort food that hits all the right notes.

Prep time

30 minutes

Cook time

12 minutes

Total time

42 minutes

Servings

4

Ingredients

4 (8-ounce) ground beef patties
4 slices mild cheddar cheese
4 hamburger buns
1 cup pickled jalapeños
Tobacco onions (half batch)
1/2 cup BBQ sauce
Salt and pepper to taste
Crispy cooked bacon
Unsalted butter, melted

Instructions

Preheat the smoker or grill to 500°F.
Season the burgers generously on both sides with salt and pepper.
Place the burgers on the grill and cook for 4 to 6 minutes per side.
While the burgers cook, bread the onions and fry until golden brown. Set aside to drain.
With about 2 minutes left in the cooking process, add a slice of cheddar cheese to each burger.
Add the bacon to the grill to reheat and crisp up.
Remove the burgers from the grill and let rest for 3 to 4 minutes.
Brush the cut sides of the buns with melted unsalted butter.
Toast the buns in a pan over medium heat or on a griddle at 350°F for 2 to 3 minutes until golden.
Assemble the burgers: bottom toasted bun, burger patty, 1 to 2 slices of crispy bacon (halved), 1/4 cup pickled jalapeños, crispy tobacco onions, 2 to 3 tbsp BBQ sauce, and top with the toasted bun.
Serve with additional BBQ sauce on the side.

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