Jul 14 2026
RestaurantsMartin's DowntownThe Rodeo Burger Recipe

The Rodeo Burger Recipe

Inspired by Martin's Downtown
Time30m
Serves4

Cheddar cheese, bacon, BBQ sauce, fried onion straws, pickles, served on brioche bun.

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Ingredients

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Burger Components

Toppings

Method

Preparing the Burger

  1. 1

    Form the Patties

    In a mixing bowl, take 1 pound of ground beef and season with salt and pepper. Divide the meat into 4 equal portions and shape each portion into a patty, making a slight indentation in the center of each to prevent bulging during cooking.

  2. 2

    Cook the Bacon

    In a skillet over medium heat, cook 8 slices of bacon until crispy. Remove from the skillet and place on a paper towel to drain excess grease.

  3. 3

    Grill the Patties

    Preheat a grill or grill pan over medium-high heat. Place the patties on the grill and cook for 4-5 minutes on each side for medium doneness. In the last minute of cooking, place a slice of cheddar cheese on each patty to melt.

Assembling the Burger

  1. 4

    Prepare the Brioche Buns

    While the patties are cooking, slice the brioche buns in half. Toast them on the grill or in a toaster until golden brown.

  2. 5

    Build the Burger

    On the bottom half of each toasted brioche bun, place a cooked patty with melted cheddar cheese. Top with a layer of crispy bacon, followed by a generous drizzle of BBQ sauce, a handful of fried onion straws, and a layer of pickles. Finally, place the top half of the brioche bun to complete the burger.

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