Jul 13 2026

Bbq Western* Recipe

Time30m
Serves4

Burger patties, cheddar cheese, BBQ sauce, bacon and fried onions

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Ingredients

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Burger Patties

Toppings

Buns

Method

Prepare Burger Patties

  1. 1

    Mix Ingredients

    In a large bowl, combine the ground beef, salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder. Mix until well combined but do not overwork the meat.

  2. 2

    Form Patties

    Divide the mixture into four equal portions and shape them into patties, about ¾ inch thick.

Cook Bacon and Onions

  1. 3

    Cook Bacon

    In a skillet over medium heat, cook the bacon slices until crispy. Once done, remove and let them drain on paper towels.

  2. 4

    Fry Onions

    In the same skillet, add 2 tablespoons of oil. Slice the medium onion into thin rings and sauté in the skillet over medium heat until they are caramelized and golden brown, about 10 minutes. Remove from heat and set aside.

Cook Burger Patties

  1. 5

    Grill or Pan-fry Patties

    In the same skillet or on a grill, cook the burger patties over medium-high heat for about 4-5 minutes on each side for medium doneness.

  2. 6

    Add Cheese

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

Assemble Burger

  1. 7

    Build the Burger

    On each burger bun bottom, place a cooked patty with melted cheddar cheese. Top with crispy bacon slices, fried onions, and drizzle BBQ sauce over everything. Place the top bun on.

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