Description
A hearty and flavorful Cowboy Burger made with juicy beef patties, cheddar cheese, crispy onion rings, and smoky BBQ sauce, perfect for any backyard barbecue or casual dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef (80/20)
- 4 sourdough buns
- 4 slices cheddar cheese
- 8 onion rings (store-bought or homemade)
- Lettuce and tomato slices
- ½ cup BBQ sauce
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Shape and season the ground beef into patties.
- Grill the patties, adding cheese in the last minute of cooking.
- Prepare onion rings (if homemade) and toast the buns.
- Assemble the burger: layer lettuce, tomato, and patty with melted cheese, BBQ sauce, and onion rings.
- Top with the bun and serve immediately.
Notes
- Customize with spicy mayo, pickled jalapeños, or alternate cheeses like Gouda.
- Sourdough buns add extra structure and a tangy flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling / Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 burger
- Calories: 620
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 920mg
- Fat: 38g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
Keywords: BBQ burger, Cowboy burger, hearty burger recipe, grilled burgers, BBQ sauce, bacon, cheddar cheese, onion rings