Western Burger Recipe
Topped with lettuce, tomato, onion, pickle, cheddar cheese, thick bacon, crispy onions, and smoky BBQ sauce.
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Ingredients
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Burger Ingredients
Method
Cooking Instructions
- 1
Prepare the Patties
In a mixing bowl, combine the ground beef, salt, and black pepper. Form the mixture into 4 equal patties.
- 2
Cook the Bacon
In a skillet over medium heat, cook the bacon until crispy. Remove and let drain on paper towels.
- 3
Grill the Patties
Preheat a grill or grill pan to medium-high heat. Cook the beef patties for about 4-5 minutes on each side until desired doneness is reached. Add a slice of cheddar cheese on each patty during the last minute of cooking to melt.
- 4
Toast the Buns
While the patties are cooking, lightly toast the burger buns on the grill or in a toaster.
- 5
Assemble the Burgers
On the bottom half of each bun, layer lettuce, a burger patty with melted cheese, bacon, tomato slices, onion slices, pickles, crispy onions, and drizzle with BBQ sauce. Top with the other half of the bun.
- 6
Serve
Serve immediately and enjoy your Western Burger!
