Jul 14 2026
RestaurantsThe Blind MuleThe Texas Squealer Recipe

The Texas Squealer Recipe

Inspired by The Blind Mule
Time30m
Serves1

A ½ lb patty with bacon, pickles, fried red onion straws and our BBQ sauce

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Ingredients

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Patty

Bacon

Toppings

Fried Red Onion Straws

Method

Patty Preparation

  1. 1

    Mix Patty Ingredients

    In a bowl, combine the ground beef, salt, and black pepper. Mix until just combined, being careful not to overwork the meat.

  2. 2

    Form Patty

    Form the mixture into a ½ lb patty, ensuring it is slightly larger than the bun to account for shrinkage during cooking.

Cooking the Patty

  1. 3

    Cook Patty

    Preheat a grill or skillet over medium-high heat. Cook the patty for about 4-5 minutes on one side.

  2. 4

    Cook Bacon & Patty Together

    Flip the patty and add the bacon slices on top. Cook for an additional 4-5 minutes or until the bacon is crispy and the patty reaches your desired doneness.

Fried Red Onion Straws

  1. 5

    Slice Onion

    Slice the red onion into thin rings, separating them into individual rings.

  2. 6

    Prepare Onion Straws

    In a bowl, mix flour, cornstarch, salt, and black pepper. Dredge the onion rings in the mixture until fully coated.

  3. 7

    Fry Onion Straws

    Heat oil in a deep skillet over medium heat. Once hot, add the coated onion rings in batches and fry until golden brown, about 2-3 minutes. Remove and drain on paper towels.

Assembling the Burger

  1. 8

    Assemble Burger

    On the bottom half of a burger bun, place the cooked patty with bacon on top.

  2. 9

    Add Toppings

    Add pickles and a generous amount of BBQ sauce over the patty.

  3. 10

    Finish Assembly

    Top with the fried red onion straws and the other half of the burger bun. Serve immediately.

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