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Western Burger
Make this Western Burger for the perfect summertime burger recipe. Every bite is loaded with flavor and you will love how easy it is to make.
Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Total Time
40 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 1120 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 pounds ground beef
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 8 slices Bacon
- 1 large onion sliced into 1/2-inch thick rings
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 cup buttermilk
- vegetable oil for frying
- 4 slices cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup BBQ sauce
- 4 hamburger buns split and toasted
- Optional toppings: lettuce tomato, pickles, mayonnaise
Instructions
- In a large bowl, mix the ground beef, salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder until well combined. Divide the mixture into 4 equal portions and shape them into patties. Set aside.
- Cook the bacon in a large skillet over medium heat until crispy. Remove the bacon from the skillet and drain on a paper towel-lined plate. Set aside.
- In a shallow dish, whisk together the flour and paprika. Pour the buttermilk into another shallow dish.
- Dip each onion ring into the buttermilk, then coat it with the seasoned flour mixture. Repeat the process until all onion rings are coated.
- Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet or deep fryer to 375°F. Fry the coated onion rings in batches until golden brown, about 2-3 minutes per side. Remove the onion rings from the oil and drain on a wire rack or paper towel-lined plate.
- Preheat a grill or cast-iron skillet over medium-high heat. Cook the burger patties for about 4-5 minutes on each side, or until they reach the desired level of doneness. During the last minute of cooking, place a slice of cheddar cheese on each patty.
- Assemble the burgers by spreading BBQ sauce on the bottom half of each toasted bun. Place a cheese-topped patty on the sauce, followed by 2 slices of bacon and 2-3 fried onion rings. Add any optional toppings, such as lettuce, tomato, pickles, or mayonnaise.
- Place the top half of the bun on the burger and serve immediately.
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Notes
- For the best flavor, use ground beef with an 80/20 or 85/15 lean-to-fat ratio.
- Mix the seasonings into the ground beef until just combined. Over mixing can lead to tough burgers.
- Fry the onion rings in small batches to avoid overcrowding the pan, which can lead to soggy onion rings.
Nutrition Information
Calories
1120kcal
(56%)
Carbohydrates
62g
(21%)
Protein
47g
(94%)
Fat
75g
(115%)
Saturated Fat
25g
(125%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
12g
Monounsaturated Fat
27g
Trans Fat
2g
Cholesterol
173mg
(58%)
Sodium
1532mg
(64%)
Potassium
819mg
(23%)
Fiber
3g
(12%)
Sugar
19g
(38%)
Vitamin A
614IU
(12%)
Vitamin C
2mg
(2%)
Calcium
273mg
(27%)
Iron
6mg
(33%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 1120
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 1120kcal | 56% |
| Carbohydrates | 62g | 21% |
| Protein | 47g | 94% |
| Fat | 75g | 115% |
| Saturated Fat | 25g | 125% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 12g | 71% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 27g | 135% |
| Trans Fat | 2g | 100% |
| Cholesterol | 173mg | 58% |
| Sodium | 1532mg | 64% |
| Potassium | 819mg | 17% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 19g | 38% |
| Vitamin A | 614IU | 12% |
| Vitamin C | 2mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 273mg | 27% |
| Iron | 6mg | 33% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.