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Bubba Burger Recipe

Name: Evan’s Deli & Brews Bubba Burger Recipe
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 2 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 lb ground beef (80/20); 1 tsp kosher salt; 0.5 tsp black pepper; 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce; 1 tbs vegetable oil (for griddle/skillet); 4 pcs bacon strips; 4 pcs cheddar cheese slices; 1 pc large yellow onion; 0.5 cups all-purpose flour; 2 tsp cornstarch; 0.25 tsp baking powder; 0.5 tsp salt; 0.5 cups cold sparkling water; 1 cups vegetable oil (for frying); 2 pcs burger buns (sesame or potato); 4 tbs BBQ sauce; 1 tbs butter (room temperature, for toasting buns); 4 pcs optional: pickles; 0.5 cups optional: shredded lettuce

Inspired by Evan’s Deli & Brew

Time45m

Serves2

Beef patty topped with bacon, BBQ sauce, onion ring, and cheddar cheese

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Ingredients

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Beef Patty

1 lb ground beef (80/20)

1 tsp kosher salt

1/2 tsp black pepper

1 tsp Original Worcestershire Sauce

1 tbs vegetable oil (for griddle/skillet)

Bacon & Cheese

4 pcs bacon strips

4 pcs cheddar cheese slices

Onion Ring

1 pc large yellow onion

1/2 cups 00 bread flour

2 tsp Cornstarch

1/4 tsp Baking powder

1/2 tsp Celtic sea salt

1/2 cups cold sparkling water

1 cups vegetable oil (for frying)

Assembly & Condiments

2 pcs burger buns (sesame or potato)

4 tbs BBQ sauce

1 tbs butter (room temperature, for toasting buns)

4 pcs optional: pickles

1/2 cups optional: shredded lettuce

Method

Beef Patty

Form patties

Divide ground beef into two equal portions (about 8 oz each). Gently form each into a loose patty about 3/4-inch thick and slightly wider than the bun. Do not overwork the meat. Press a shallow dimple in the center of each patty with your thumb to help even cooking.

Season

Season both sides of the patties with kosher salt, black pepper, and a light drizzle (or brush) of Worcestershire sauce on each side.

Cook patties

Heat a cast-iron skillet or griddle over medium-high heat and add 1 tablespoon vegetable oil. When oil is shimmering, place patties on the pan. Cook for 3-4 minutes without moving, until a brown crust forms. Flip and cook 3 minutes more for medium (adjust time for desired doneness). During the last 1 minute of cooking, top each patty with two slices of cheddar cheese to melt. Remove patties from pan and tent with foil to rest.

Bacon & Cheese

While patties cook, place bacon in a cold skillet and cook over medium heat, turning occasionally, until crisp (about 8–10 minutes). Transfer bacon to a paper-towel–lined plate to drain. Keep warm. Alternatively bake bacon at 400°F (200°C) for 12–15 minutes for even crispiness.

Onion Ring

Prepare onion

Peel the onion and slice into 3/4-inch thick rings. Separate rings and set aside.

Make batter

In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, cornstarch, baking powder and 1/2 teaspoon salt. Gradually whisk in cold sparkling water until a thick, smooth batter forms. The cold sparkling water and cornstarch keep the coating crisp.

Fry onion rings

Pour oil into a medium saucepan or deep skillet to a depth of about 1 1/2 inches and heat to 350°F (175°C) or until a breadcrumb sizzles on contact. Working in batches, dip onion rings into the batter, letting excess drip off, then carefully lower into the hot oil. Fry until golden brown, 2–3 minutes per batch. Use a slotted spoon to transfer to a paper-towel–lined rack and sprinkle lightly with salt. Keep warm in a 200°F (95°C) oven if desired.

Assembly & Condiments

Toast buns

Spread butter on the cut sides of the buns. On a clean skillet over medium heat or on the griddle, toast bun halves cut-side down until golden, about 1–2 minutes.

Assemble

Spread 2 tablespoons BBQ sauce on the bottom bun. Place the cheese-melted beef patty on the sauced bottom bun. Lay two bacon strips over the patty. Place one or two onion rings on top of the bacon. Add optional pickles or shredded lettuce if using. Spoon remaining BBQ sauce on the top bun and close the burger.

Serve immediately with fries or salad while the patty is hot and the onion ring is crisp.