Jul 14 2026

Bbq Burger Recipe

Time30m
Serves4

Juicy beef burger topped with BBQ sauce, cheddar cheese, and crispy onions.

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Ingredients

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Burger Patty

Buns

Method

Prepare the Burger Patty

  1. 1

    Mix Ingredients

    In a large bowl, combine ground beef, salt, black pepper, and garlic powder. Mix until just combined, being careful not to overwork the meat.

  2. 2

    Form Patties

    Divide the mixture into 4 equal portions and shape each portion into a patty, about 3/4 inch thick.

Cook the Burger

  1. 3

    Preheat Grill or Skillet

    Preheat your grill or skillet over medium-high heat.

  2. 4

    Cook Patties

    Place the patties on the grill or skillet and cook for about 4-5 minutes on one side until browned. Flip the patties and cook for an additional 3-4 minutes.

  3. 5

    Add Cheese

    In the last minute of cooking, place a slice of cheddar cheese on each patty and close the grill lid or cover the skillet to melt the cheese.

Assemble the Burger

  1. 6

    Prepare Buns

    Toast the burger buns on the grill or in a toaster until golden brown.

  2. 7

    Add BBQ Sauce

    Spread a generous amount of BBQ sauce on the bottom half of each toasted bun.

  3. 8

    Add Patty and Toppings

    Place the cooked patty with melted cheddar on top of the BBQ sauce. Top with crispy fried onions and place the top half of the bun on each burger.

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