Juicy Texas Burgers
Sink your teeth into the bold flavors of these Juicy Texas Burgers, a perfect blend of smoky spices, melty cheddar cheese, and tangy barbecue sauce, all nestled between buttery, toasted brioche buns. With a 15-minute prep time and a touch of smoked paprika, these burgers offer a delicious balance of juicy ground beef and vibrant toppings like crisp lettuce, ripe tomato, and zesty pickles. Grilled to perfection and finished with a golden-brown bun, this recipe is ideal for barbecue season or a quick weeknight indulgence. Pair these crowd-pleasing burgers with classic sides—think crispy fries or creamy coleslaw—for a meal that screams Texas-inspired comfort.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1.5 lbs Ground beef (80/20 blend)
- 1 tsp Salt
- 0.5 tsp Black pepper
- 0.5 tsp Garlic powder
- 0.5 tsp Smoked paprika
- 4 slices Cheddar cheese slices
- 4 pieces Brioche burger buns
- 2 tbsp Butter
- 0.25 cup Barbecue sauce
- 8 pieces Pickle slices
- 4 slices Red onion slices
- 4 slices Tomato slices
- 4 leaves Lettuce leaves
- 1 tbsp Vegetable oil
Instructions
Preheat your grill or stove-top grill pan to medium-high heat.
In a large mixing bowl, combine ground beef, salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and smoked paprika. Mix gently with your hands until just combined, being careful not to over-mix the meat.
Divide the mixture into 4 equal portions and shape into burger patties about 3/4-inch thick. Use your thumb to press a shallow indentation in the center of each patty to prevent it from puffing up during cooking.
Lightly brush the patties with vegetable oil on both sides to prevent sticking.
If using a grill, lightly oil the grill grates. Place the patties on the grill or grill pan and cook for about 4-5 minutes per side for medium doneness, or adjust the time according to your desired level of doneness.
About 1 minute before the patties are done cooking, place a slice of cheddar cheese on top of each patty and close the grill lid or cover the pan to allow the cheese to melt.
Meanwhile, split the brioche buns and lightly butter the cut sides. Toast them on the grill for 1-2 minutes until golden brown and slightly crispy.
Assemble the burgers: Spread a thin layer of barbecue sauce on the bottom half of each bun. Place a lettuce leaf, a tomato slice, a grilled patty with melted cheese, a red onion slice, and two pickle slices in order. Top with the other half of the bun.
Serve the burgers immediately with your favorite sides, such as fries or coleslaw.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
903 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 58.7 g | 75% | |
| Saturated Fat | 26.5 g | 133% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.1 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 181 mg | 60% | |
| Sodium | 1459 mg | 63% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 50.6 g | 18% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 2.1 g | 8% | |
| Total Sugars | 12.7 g | ||
| Protein | 43.5 g | 87% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.4 mcg | 2% | |
| Calcium | 286 mg | 22% | |
| Iron | 5.7 mg | 31% | |
| Potassium | 637 mg | 14% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
