Description
A bold and juicy cowboy burger topped with sharp cheddar cheese and tangy BBQ sauce, perfect for grilling season.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 1/2 pounds ground beef (80/20)
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 4 slices sharp cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup BBQ sauce
- 4 hamburger buns
- 4 leaves lettuce
- 4 slices tomato
- 4 slices red onion
- 4 slices cooked bacon (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat grill to medium-high heat.
- In a large bowl, combine ground beef, Worcestershire sauce, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper. Mix gently until just combined.
- Divide meat mixture into 4 equal portions and shape into patties, slightly larger than the buns (they shrink while cooking).
- Grill patties for 4-5 minutes per side for medium, or until desired doneness.
- In the last minute of grilling, top each patty with a slice of cheddar cheese and close the grill lid to melt.
- Lightly toast the hamburger buns on the grill.
- Assemble burgers: spread BBQ sauce on the bottom bun, add lettuce, tomato, red onion, then the cheese-topped patty. Add bacon if using. Top with the remaining bun half.
- Serve immediately.
Notes
For extra bold flavor, add a drizzle of extra BBQ sauce on top before serving. You can also use smoked cheddar for a deeper taste.
Nutrition
- Calories: 650
- Sugar: 12g
- Fat: 38g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Protein: 42g