Texas Burgers
Juicy, smoky, and loaded with bold flavors, these Texas Burgers are the ultimate comfort food for any burger enthusiast. Perfectly seasoned 80/20 ground beef patties are grilled to perfection with a subtle kick from garlic powder and smoked paprika, then topped with melty cheddar cheese for a creamy finish. Stacked high on buttery toasted brioche buns, these burgers are layered with crispy fried onions, thick-cut bacon, fresh lettuce, ripe tomatoes, tangy pickles, and a generous drizzle of smokey BBQ sauce for the ultimate bite. Ready in just 35 minutes, this Texas-style burger recipe will take your backyard BBQ or weeknight dinner to the next level. Don’t forget to serve with extra BBQ sauce for dipping!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1.5 pounds ground beef (80/20 blend)
- 1 teaspoons salt
- 1 teaspoons black pepper
- 0.5 teaspoons garlic powder
- 0.5 teaspoons smoked paprika
- 4 slices cheddar cheese slices
- 4 pieces brioche burger buns
- 8 slices thick-cut bacon slices
- 1 cups crispy fried onions
- 0.5 cups BBQ sauce
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 4 pieces lettuce leaves
- 1 whole tomato (sliced)
- 8 pieces pickle slices
Instructions
Preheat a grill or heavy skillet to medium-high heat.
In a large bowl, combine the ground beef, salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and smoked paprika. Mix gently until combined, being careful not to overwork the meat.
Divide the beef mixture into 4 equal portions and shape them into patties about ¾ inch thick. Use your thumb to create a small indention in the center of each patty to prevent puffing during cooking.
Cook the bacon slices in a skillet over medium heat until crispy, then transfer them to a paper towel-lined plate to drain excess grease.
Grill or cook the burger patties for 3-4 minutes on one side, then flip and cook an additional 3-4 minutes or until they reach your desired doneness. In the last minute of cooking, place a slice of cheddar cheese on each patty to melt.
Lightly butter the cut sides of the brioche buns and toast them on the grill or skillet for 1-2 minutes until golden brown.
Assemble the burgers: Spread a tablespoon of BBQ sauce on the bottom half of each bun. Add a lettuce leaf, a slice of tomato, and a few pickle slices. Place a burger patty with melted cheese on top, followed by 2 slices of crispy bacon and a generous handful of crispy fried onions. Top with the other half of the bun.
Serve immediately with extra BBQ sauce on the side, if desired.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1456 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 101.8 g | 130% | |
| Saturated Fat | 37.8 g | 189% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 207 mg | 69% | |
| Sodium | 2363 mg | 103% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 77.5 g | 28% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 5.1 g | 18% | |
| Total Sugars | 18.7 g | ||
| Protein | 53.7 g | 107% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.4 mcg | 2% | |
| Calcium | 343 mg | 26% | |
| Iron | 6.5 mg | 36% | |
| Potassium | 916 mg | 19% | |
*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.
