Western Bbq Burger Recipe

Time45m

Serves4

cheddar cheese, caramelized onion, and bbq sauce

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Ingredients

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1
Mix Ingredients
In a large bowl, combine ground beef, salt, black pepper, and garlic powder. Mix until just combined; do not overwork the meat.
2
Form Patties
Divide the mixture into four equal portions and shape each into a patty, about ¾ inch thick. Make a slight indentation in the center of each patty to prevent them from puffing up while cooking.

3
Slice the Onion
Peel and slice the large onion into thin rings.
4
Cook Onions
In a skillet over medium heat, melt 2 tablespoons of butter. Add the sliced onions and cook, stirring occasionally, for about 15-20 minutes until they are golden brown and caramelized.

5
Grill or Pan-Fry
Preheat a grill or skillet over medium-high heat. Cook the burger patties for about 4-5 minutes on each side for medium doneness.
6
Add Cheese
In the last minute of cooking, place a slice of cheddar cheese on each patty and cover to melt.

7
Toast the Buns
Cut the burger buns in half and toast them lightly in the skillet or on the grill until golden brown.
8
Add BBQ Sauce
Spread a generous amount of BBQ sauce on the bottom half of each toasted bun.
9
Build the Burger
Place the cooked burger patty with melted cheddar on top of the BBQ sauce, add the caramelized onions, and top with the other half of the bun.