Description
Cowboy Burgers are a flavor-packed delight that elevate your backyard cookouts to new heights. Imagine juicy beef patties topped with crispy bacon, melted cheddar cheese, and zesty barbecue sauce, creating a mouthwatering experience that satisfies every craving. These burgers celebrate bold flavors and fun gatherings with friends and family. Get ready to kick off your boots and dig into this ultimate cowboy creation!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef (80/20 blend)
- 4 slices thick-cut bacon
- 4 slices sharp cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup BBQ sauce
- 4 sturdy burger buns
- 1 cup romaine lettuce, shredded
- 1 medium tomato, sliced
- 1 small red onion, thinly sliced
Instructions
- Preheat the grill to medium-high heat.
- In a bowl, season ground beef with salt and pepper; form into four 1-inch thick patties, making a thumb indent in each.
- Cook bacon in a skillet over medium heat until crispy, about 6 minutes; drain on paper towels.
- Grill patties for about 5 minutes per side, or until they reach an internal temperature of at least 160°F (71°C).
- In the last minute of cooking, place cheddar cheese on each patty to melt.
- Assemble burgers on buns with bacon, BBQ sauce, lettuce, tomato, and onion.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 burger (approx. 240g)
- Calories: 710
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 950mg
- Fat: 45g
- Saturated Fat: 19g
- Unsaturated Fat: 24g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 110mg