Jul 13 2026
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Hickory Burger Recipe

Inspired by The Special Restaurant
Time30m
Serves2

Grilled burger with two slices of American cheese, grilled onions, bacon and BBQ sauce.

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Ingredients

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Burger Patties

Burger Assembly

Method

Prepare the Patties

  1. 1

    Season the Ground Beef

    In a mixing bowl, combine 1 pound of ground beef with 1 teaspoon of salt and 0.5 teaspoon of black pepper. Mix gently until just combined.

  2. 2

    Form the Patties

    Divide the seasoned beef into two equal portions and shape them into burger patties, about ¾ inch thick.

Cook the Bacon and Onions

  1. 3

    Cook the Bacon

    In a skillet over medium heat, cook 4 strips of bacon until crispy. Remove and place on a paper towel to drain excess grease.

  2. 4

    Grill the Onions

    In the same skillet, add 1 medium onion, sliced into rings. Sauté over medium heat until the onions are caramelized, about 5-7 minutes. Remove from heat.

Grill the Burgers

  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 one side. Flip the patties and place 1 slice of American cheese on each patty. Cook for an additional 3-4 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and the burgers reach your desired doneness.

Assemble the Burger

  1. 7

    Toast the Buns

    While the burgers are finishing, place the burger buns on the grill for 1-2 minutes until lightly toasted.

  2. 8

    Build the Burger

    On the bottom half of each toasted bun, add a grilled burger patty with melted cheese, followed by the caramelized onions, 2 strips of bacon, and 2 tablespoons of BBQ sauce. Top with the other half of the bun.

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