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Cowboy Burger

This Cowboy Burger is a flavor bomb! It's named for the 3-ingredient cowboy sauce that takes it to the next level—plus bacon and onion rings.

Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
35 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 861 kcal
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

For the Cowboy Sauce:
  • ½ cup mayonnaise
  • 2 tablespoons barbecue sauce
  • 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
  • salt to taste
  • freshly ground black pepper to taste
For the Burger Patties:
  • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce 
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
  • salt to taste
For Assembling the Burgers:
  • 1½ pounds ground beef 80% lean
  • 4 Brioche buns or your favorite dense bun
  • 4 slices cheddar cheese
  • lettuce leaves
  • tomato sliced
  • 8 slices Bacon cooked until crispy
  • frozen onion rings cooked according to package instructions

Instructions

For the Cowboy Sauce:
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  1. In a medium bowl, combine mayonnaise, barbecue sauce, and Dijon mustard. Stir until smooth and well blended. Season with salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste. Cover and refrigerate until ready to use.
For the Onion Rings:
  1. Cook frozen onion rings according to package instructions. You need them cooked to assemble each burger.
For the Bacon:
  1. Cook bacon strips according to package directions and set aside until burger assembly. You can also buy the precooked bacon slices, if desired,
For the Burger Patties:
  1. In a large bowl, add ground beef. Add Worcestershire sauce, garlic powder, onion powder, black pepper, and salt. Gently mix until just combined, avoiding overmixing.
  2. Divide the meat into four equal portions. Shape each portion into a ¾ inch thick patty. Press a slight indentation in the center of each patty.
  3. Preheat grill, grill pan or skillet over medium-high heat. Lightly oil the cooking surface if necessary. Place patties on the hot surface. Cook for 5-6 minutes per side for medium doneness.
  4. During the last 1-2 minutes, add a slice of cheddar cheese to each patty. Cover the pan with a lid or aluminum foil to help the cheese melt evenly and quickly.
  5. Remove the patties from the pan and transfer to a paper towel-lined plate to drain excess fat and allow the meat to rest briefly before assembling.
For Assembling the Burgers:
  1. Toast hamburger buns on baking sheet under broiler watching closely until golden brown. We always do but it is not necessary.
  2. Spread cowboy sauce on the bottom half of each bun. Add lettuce and tomato. Place cheese-topped burger patty on the lettuce. Layer 2 bacon slices over the cheese. Add onion rings on top of the bacon. Drizzle additional cowboy sauce over the onion rings. Top with the other half of the bun.
  3. Serve immediately and pair with french fries, sweet potato fries, coleslaw, or a green salad.

Notes

  • Allow the burgers some time to rest after they cook. This ensures you get to bite into a juicy patty.
  • Be careful not to overwork the ground beef or the burgers will become tough and dry after they cook.
  • Try cooking these burgers on the grill, in the air fryer, or the oven. They are versatile and cook well using a variety of methods.
  • Allow the burgers some time to rest after they cook. This ensures you get to bite into a juicy patty.
  • Be careful not to overwork the ground beef or the burgers will become tough and dry after they cook.
  • Try cooking these burgers on the grill, in the air fryer, or the oven. They are versatile and cook well using a variety of methods.

Nutrition Information

Calories 861kcal (43%) Carbohydrates 45g (15%) Protein 49g (98%) Fat 98g (151%) Saturated Fat 36g (180%) Polyunsaturated Fat 16g Monounsaturated Fat 29g Trans Fat 2g Cholesterol 322mg (107%) Sodium 1266mg (53%) Potassium 641mg (18%) Fiber 0.4g (2%) Sugar 4g (8%) Vitamin A 951IU (19%) Vitamin C 1mg (1%) Calcium 216mg (22%) Iron 5mg (28%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 861

% Daily Value*

Calories 861kcal 43%
Carbohydrates 45g 15%
Protein 49g 98%
Fat 98g 151%
Saturated Fat 36g 180%
Polyunsaturated Fat 16g 94%
Monounsaturated Fat 29g 145%
Trans Fat 2g 100%
Cholesterol 322mg 107%
Sodium 1266mg 53%
Potassium 641mg 14%
Fiber 0.4g 2%
Sugar 4g 8%
Vitamin A 951IU 19%
Vitamin C 1mg 1%
Calcium 216mg 22%
Iron 5mg 28%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.