Jul 14 2026
RestaurantsCheff Che Cafe & BarWestern Barbecue Burger Recipe

Western Barbecue Burger Recipe

Time30m
Serves4

Bacon, cheddar cheese, onion strings and BBQ sauce.

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Ingredients

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Burger Patties

Toppings

Burger Assembly

Method

Preparing the Burger Patties

  1. 1

    Mixing the Ingredients

    In a bowl, combine the ground beef, salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder. Mix well until all ingredients are evenly incorporated.

  2. 2

    Forming the Patties

    Divide the mixture into 4 equal portions and shape each portion into a patty, approximately ¾ inch thick.

Cooking the Bacon

  1. 3

    Frying the Bacon

    In a frying pan over medium heat, cook the bacon slices until crispy, about 4-5 minutes per side. Remove and place on paper towels to drain excess grease.

Grilling the Burger Patties

  1. 4

    Preheating the Grill

    Preheat your grill to medium-high heat.

  2. 5

    Cooking the Patties

    Place the burger patties on the grill. Cook for about 4-5 minutes on one side, then flip them over.

  3. 6

    Adding Cheese

    After flipping, place a slice of cheddar cheese on each patty. Cook for an additional 3-4 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and the meat is cooked to your desired doneness.

Assembling the Burgers

  1. 7

    Toasting the Buns

    If desired, toast the burger buns on the grill for about 1-2 minutes until lightly golden.

  2. 8

    Layering the Ingredients

    On the bottom half of each bun, place some lettuce, followed by the cooked burger patty with melted cheese, two pieces of bacon, a generous drizzle of BBQ sauce, and a handful of onion strings.

  3. 9

    Finishing Touch

    Place the top half of the bun on top to complete the burger. Serve immediately.

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