Jul 14 2026
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Bbq Burger Recipe

Inspired by Sassy's Red House
Time45m
Serves4

Burger topped with grilled onions, original BBQ sauce & shredded cheddar cheese with all the fixings.

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Ingredients

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Burger Patties

Grilled Onions

Toppings

Method

Prepare the Burger Patties

  1. 1

    Mix the Ingredients

    In a bowl, combine the ground beef, salt, black pepper, and garlic powder. Mix until well combined.

  2. 2

    Shape the Patties

    Divide the meat mixture into 4 equal portions and shape each portion into a patty about 3/4 inch thick.

Grill the Onions

  1. 3

    Slice the Onion

    Thinly slice the yellow onion.

  2. 4

    Cook the Onions

    Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add the sliced onions and cook, stirring occasionally, until they are soft and caramelized, about 10-15 minutes.

Cook the Burger Patties

  1. 5

    Preheat the Grill

    Preheat your grill to medium-high heat.

  2. 6

    Grill the Patties

    Place the burger patties on the grill and cook for about 4-5 minutes on each side, or until they reach your desired doneness.

  3. 7

    Add Cheese

    During the last minute of cooking, top each patty with shredded cheddar cheese and close the grill lid to melt the cheese.

Assemble the Burgers

  1. 8

    Prepare the Buns

    Toast the burger buns on the grill for about 1-2 minutes until golden brown.

  2. 9

    Build the Burger

    Spread BBQ sauce on the bottom half of each bun. Place a cooked burger patty on top, followed by grilled onions, lettuce, tomato slices, and pickles.

  3. 10

    Finish and Serve

    Top with the other half of the bun, serve immediately, and enjoy your BBQ burger!

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