Jul 14 2026

Bbq Burger Recipe

Time30m
Serves4

A smoky KC BBQ burger with quality toppings.

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Ingredients

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Burger Ingredients

Method

Cooking Instructions

  1. 1

    Prepare the Patties

    In a large bowl, combine the ground beef, salt, and black pepper. Mix until just combined and shape into 4 equal patties.

  2. 2

    Grill the Burgers

    Preheat your grill to medium-high heat. Grill the patties for about 4-5 minutes on each side or until they reach your desired doneness.

  3. 3

    Add BBQ Sauce

    During the last minute of cooking, brush the KC BBQ sauce over the patties and top with a slice of cheddar cheese. Close the grill lid to melt the cheese.

  4. 4

    Toast the Buns

    Remove the patties from the grill and let them rest. Place the hamburger buns on the grill for about 1 minute to toast lightly.

  5. 5

    Assemble the Burger

    On the bottom half of each bun, place a lettuce leaf, a grilled patty with melted cheese, tomato slices, red onion rings, and pickles. Top with the other half of the bun.

  6. 6

    Serve

    Serve the BBQ burgers immediately with extra BBQ sauce on the side if desired.

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