Chief Justice Burger Recipe
BBQ Sauce, cheddar cheese, red onion, lettuce, & pickle
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Ingredients
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Burger Components
BBQ Sauce
Method
Preparing the BBQ Sauce
- 1
Make the BBQ Sauce
In a bowl, combine ketchup, brown sugar, apple cider vinegar, Worcestershire sauce, smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper. Whisk together until well blended.
- 2
Taste and Adjust
Taste the BBQ sauce and adjust seasoning if necessary. Set aside.
Preparing the Burger
- 3
Prepare the Patties
In a large mixing bowl, shape the ground beef into 4 equal patties. Make a slight indentation in the center of each patty to prevent them from puffing up while cooking.
- 4
Season the Patties
Season both sides of the patties with salt and black pepper.
- 5
- 6
Add Cheese
During the last minute of cooking, place a slice of cheddar cheese on each patty and cover to allow the cheese to melt.
Assembling the Burger
- 7
Toast the Buns
Optional: Toast the burger buns on the grill or in a toaster until golden brown.
- 8
- 9
Finish the Burger
Top with the other half of the bun and serve immediately.
