Cowboy Burger Recipe
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
30 mins
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Cook Time
12 mins
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Servings
4
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Calories
723 kcal
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Course
Main Course, Lunch, Dinner
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Cuisine
American
Cowboy Burger Recipe
Description
The Cowboy Burger Recipe features four 8-ounce ground beef patties grilled at high heat for a flavorful crust while retaining juiciness. Topped with mild cheddar cheese melted onto the patties near the end of grilling, it gains a creamy texture. Crispy fried tobacco onions add crunch and a smoky-sweet flavor, complemented by pickled jalapeños that bring a moderate heat and tang. The addition of crispy bacon and a brush of BBQ sauce layers smoky and sweet-savory notes. Toasted hamburger buns brushed with melted butter encase the burger, adding a rich, golden finish.
Assembling the burger involves stacking each component to balance flavors and textures effectively. This burger pairs well as a hearty main dish and can be served with extra BBQ sauce on the side. It suits cookouts or weekend meals where a classic, flavorful burger is desired.
The recipe notes suggest preparing toppings up to a day ahead and keeping components separate for up to four days refrigerated to maintain freshness. It freezes well and can be reheated in the oven for convenience. For milder heat, substitute pickled jalapeños with mild nacho chiles. The BBQ sauce can be made creamier by mixing equal parts with mayonnaise. Experimenting with different aged cheddars allows customizing taste.
Ingredients
- 4 8- ounce ground beef formed into patties
- 4 lices cheddar cheese mild
- 4 hamburger buns toasted
- 1 cup jalapeños pickled
- ½ tobacco onions
- ½ cup BBQ sauce
Instructions
- Start by preheating the smoker or grill to 500°.
- Season the burgers well on both sides with salt and pepper.
- Next, place the burgers onto the grill and cook them for 4 to 6 minutes per side.
- In the meantime, bread the onions and fry them until golden brown. Set them aside to drain.
- With about 2 minutes left in the cooking process, add the cheese to the burgers.
- In addition, add the bacon to the grill to reheat and crisp up.
- Set the burgers aside to rest for 3 to 4 minutes.
- In the meantime, brush the buns with melted unsalted butter.
- Toast them in a pan over medium heat or on a griddle at 350° for 2 to 3 minutes or until toasted.
- Layer on the burger as follows: bottom toasted bun, burger, 1 to 2 slices of crisp cooked bacon sliced in half, ¼ cup of pickled jalapeños, crispy tobacco onions, 2 to 3 tablespoons of BBQ sauce, and finally the top toasted bun.
- I like to serve this alongside some additional BBQ sauce.
Notes
- Prepare toppings a day ahead and store separately for best freshness.
- Store cooked components refrigerated up to 4 days or freeze assembled burgers for up to 3 months, thaw before reheating.
- Reheat burgers covered in the oven at 350°F for 8-12 minutes until warm.
- Use mild nacho chiles instead of pickled jalapeños to reduce spiciness.
- Make creamy BBQ sauce by mixing half BBQ sauce with half mayonnaise.
- You can adjust toppings quantities or types as preferred.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 723 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 723kcal | 36% |
| Carbohydrates | 38g | 13% |
| Protein | 42g | 84% |
| Fat | 44g | 68% |
| Saturated Fat | 18g | 90% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3g | 18% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 17g | 85% |
| Cholesterol | 137mg | 46% |
| Sodium | 1429mg | 60% |
| Potassium | 824mg | 18% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 16g | 32% |
| Vitamin A | 829IU | 17% |
| Vitamin C | 4mg | 4% |
| Calcium | 218mg | 22% |
| Iron | 7mg | 39% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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