In the realm of outdoor cooking, few dishes can rival the allure of a perfectly crafted barbecue burger. With its juicy patty, charred exterior, and symphony of flavors, this classic dish has captivated taste buds for generations. Whether you're a seasoned grill master or a novice chef seeking burger enlightenment, this guide will lead you on a culinary journey to discover the secrets of creating the ultimate BBQ burger. From selecting the finest ingredients to mastering grilling techniques, we'll delve into the art of crafting a burger that will leave your taste buds dancing and craving more.
Here are our top 19 tried and tested recipes!
BBQ BURGERS
Steps:
- Heat a gas or charcoal grill to high. Brush the grill grates with oil.
- For the coleslaw: Combine the carrot, cabbage, onion, vinegar, mayonnaise, oil and sugar in a large bowl. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Let the slaw sit at least 15 minutes before serving.
- For the spice rub: Whisk together the ancho chile powder, paprika, coriander, cumin, mustard powder, oregano, cayenne and 1 teaspoon each salt and pepper in a small bowl.
- For the burgers: Divide the meat into 4 equal portions (about 6 ounces each). Shape each portion with your hands into a round patty, about 3/4 inches thick. Use your thumb to make a divot in the center of each burger. Sprinkle both sides of each burger with salt and pepper. Sprinkle the spice rub on one side of the burgers then brush with oil. Grill, spice rub-side down first, covered, until golden brown and slightly charred, about 4 minutes per side for medium.
- While the burgers cook, toast the buns on the grill until lightly charred, 10 to 15 seconds. Set aside.
- Add 2 slices of cheese to the tops of each burger. Cover the burgers with the grill lid, large domed lid or large metal bowl and count to 10 until the cheese is melted.
- Place the burgers on the bottom buns and spoon about 2 tablespoons of the BBQ sauce on each. Top with the sliced pickled jalapenos, some of the coleslaw and the top buns and serve immediately.
PINEAPPLE BBQ BACON BURGERS RECIPE BY TASTY
Next time you want to impress your friends, try making these outrageous burgers. They're stuffed mounds of cheddar cheese, wrapped in bacon, and brushed with tangy BBQ sauce. To top it all off, they're served with grilled pineapple for an extra layer of sweetness. Yum!
Provided by Katie Aubin
Categories Dinner
Time 50m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Preheat the grill to 375°F (190°C).
- In a large bowl, season the ground beef with salt and pepper. Add the barbecue sauce and mix with your hands until well incorporated.
- Divide the meat into 4 baseball-sized portions. Roll into balls and place on a baking sheet.
- Using a clean, empty soda or beer can, press into the center of a beef ball to form a crater, shaping the beef up around the sides of the can. Smooth out any cracks in the meat. Wrap 2 strips of bacon around the outside, using toothpicks to secure. Remove the can and fill the crater with 1 ounce of diced cheddar. 5. Repeat with the remaining burgers.
- Transfer the burger bowls to the grill over indirect heat and cook for 25-30 minutes for medium doneness, basting with more barbecue sauce every 10-15 minutes.
- While the burgers are cooking, pat the pineapple rounds dry with a paper towel. Spray lightly with nonstick spray. Add to the grill over direct heat and cook for 1-2 minutes per side, until grill marks appear.
- Toast the buns on the grill for 1-2 minutes, until golden brown.
- To assemble, place a piece of lettuce on a bottom bun and top with a burger and a grilled pineapple round. Finish with the top bun.
- Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 1139 calories, Carbohydrate 82 grams, Fat 52 grams, Fiber 6 grams, Protein 80 grams, Sugar 37 grams
BBQ BACON BURGERS
With a slice of bacon inside and a tasty barbecue-mayo sauce on top, these are definitely not ordinary burgers. We think you'll agree. -Joan Schoenherr, Eastpointe, Michigan
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch
Time 30m
Yield 4 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- In a small bowl, combine mayonnaise and barbecue sauce. In another bowl, combine the bacon, 2 tablespoons mayonnaise mixture, onion and steak seasoning; crumble beef over mixture and mix well. Shape into four patties., Grill burgers, covered, over medium heat for 5-7 minutes on each side or until a thermometer reads 160° and juices run clear. Top with cheese. Cover and cook 1-2 minutes longer or until cheese is melted. Spread remaining mayonnaise mixture over cut sides of bun bottoms. Layer with a lettuce, burger and tomato. Replace tops.
Nutrition Facts :
BBQ BACON BURGERS
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Mix together mayonnaise and barbecue sauce in a small bowl.
- In another bowl, combine the crumbled bacon, 2 tablespoons mayonnaise mixture, onion and steak seasoning; add the ground beef and mix well (it worked best when I just used my hands to incorporate all the seasonings). Shape into four patties.
- Grill burgers, covered, over medium heat for 5-7 minutes on each side or until done.
- Place a slice of cheese on top. Cover and cook 1-2 minutes longer or until cheese is melted.
- Spread remaining mayonnaise mixture over buns.
- Place cooked hamburger patty on bun and top with a tomato slice, lettuce, pickles, and onion slice.
Nutrition Facts : Servingsize 4 serving
BBQ BURGERS
Burgers get a kick from a homemade BBQ spice mix. Then they're cooled down with some creamy coleslaw served right on top.
Provided by Food Network Kitchen
Time 20m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Heat a large cast-iron skillet over medium-high heat for 20 minutes.
- Gently mix the chuck and sirloin together in a large bowl, making sure not to overwork the mixture.
- Combine the paprika, brown sugar, cayenne, coriander, cumin, garlic powder, mustard powder and onion powder in a small bowl. Sprinkle the spice mixture over the beef along with the Worcestershire sauce and fold gently to combine. Form the beef into 4 3/4-inch-thick patties, each about 4-inches in diameter. Sprinkle them generously with salt and a pepper.
- Put the patties in the hot skillet (do not press down with a spatula). When the patties are seared and browned on one side, about 3 1/2 minutes, flip and cook on the other side until browned and the burgers are medium-rare, about 3 1/2 minutes more.
- Put the burgers on buns and top with coleslaw and serve with potato chips if using.
BEST EVER BBQ PORK BACON BURGERS
Make and share this Best Ever BBQ Pork Bacon Burgers recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Corilayn
Categories Pork
Time 44m
Yield 6-8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Fry bacon until done but not crisp, add minced garlic half way through cooking bacon. Drain fat and set aside.
- In a bowl mix eggs, rosemary, thyme and pepper until blended.
- Add pork, shallot, onion, and the rest of the ingredients including the bacon/garlic, but not the cheese.
- Mix thoroughly and form patties.
- BBQ on medium for 10-12 mins per side.
- Top with cheese and your favorite toppings on a bun.
- * I mixed mayo, mustard and some finely chopped red onion together to spread on the bun -- delicious!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 960.9, Fat 75.9, SaturatedFat 28.7, Cholesterol 294.6, Sodium 1138.1, Carbohydrate 7.3, Fiber 0.8, Sugar 2.9, Protein 59
OKLAHOMA ONION BURGERS WITH CREAMY BBQ COLESLAW
Oh, the smash burger. In my opinion, it's the best style of burger out there. A thinly charred burger with shaved onions pressed into it, two slices of the best cheese and sauce dripping down your hands - come on! If paper towels could be listed on the ingredient list, it would be at the top. Some Oklahoma onion burger purists skip toppings altogether, but I'm taking the history of this burger and expanding on it with a BBQ smoky slaw to add creamy, vinegary flavors and a crunchy texture that's pure bliss.
Provided by Dave Mechlowicz
Categories main-dish
Time 30m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Preheat a griddle, large griddle pan or large cast-iron skillet over medium heat for at least 10 minutes.
- Whisk together the barbecue sauce, mayonnaise, 2 tablespoons pepperoncini liquid, mustard, smoked paprika and vinegar in a small bowl. Season with salt and pepper.
- Roughly chop the pepperoncini peppers and toss together with the coleslaw mix in a large bowl. Add three-quarters of the sauce and toss. Reserve the remaining sauce for the bun and burger.
- Loosely form the ground beef into 4 balls. Season with salt and pepper on all sides.
- Brush the griddle with canola oil and add 1 ball of beef griddle. Add 1/4 cup of the shaved onions on top of the ball and smash it down with a heavy metal spatula. You want to smash and spread the meatball, making sure those onions are pushed into the beef, and creating a patty that will be bigger than your bun. Cook until browned, about 2 minutes. Flip and cook until the onions are steamed and caramelized, about 2 minutes. For this burger, it's OK to give it another press with your spatula-we want that Maillard reaction (see Cook's Note). Top the burger with 1 tablespoon of the remaining mayonnaise mixture, then 2 slices of cheese and cook until melted, 1 minute. Repeat with the remaining beef, cooking in 2 batches.
- Meanwhile, spread the mayonnaise mixture on the bottom of the buns and cover with 4 dill pickle chips.
- Once the cheese has melted, place each burger on a bottom bun and top with 1/4 cup of the slaw mixture. Smash each top bun on the slaw and enjoy! Your friends will thank you.
BBQ SPOON-BURGERS (CROCK POT)
Make and share this BBQ Spoon-Burgers (Crock Pot) recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Windchime
Categories Kid Friendly
Time 6h15m
Yield 6-8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Brown ground beef in skillet, drain fat.
- Combine all ingredients in crock pot; stirring well.
- Cook on low for 6-8 hours or on high for 3-4 hours.
- Serve over warm hamburger buns, noodles or rice.
ANDREW'S SPICY BBQ BURGERS
This is a hamburger recipe that my partner Andrew came up with one day, just playing in the kitchen. Hope you like it as much as he does.
Provided by Sackville
Categories Meat
Time 30m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Mix all the ingredients together, using breadcrumbs if required, until the meat holds together well.
- Divide into four lumps then gently pack each burger into patties.
- Barbeque for 10-15 minutes or back in a 450F oven for 25 minutes until crispy.
- Serve in a bun with salad.
FETA AND MINT LAMB BURGERS (PAN FRY OR BBQ)
Evelyn I hope that you like this recipe. I created it and I am dedicating it to Evelyn/Athens as a thank-you for your efforts in RSC7. The recipe suggests 6 oz burgers but make them smaller if you wish. You may either pan fry or BBQ the patties. The Feta needs to be pan fried along with the mushrooms. Butter your buns if you wish.
Provided by Bergy
Categories Lunch/Snacks
Time 27m
Yield 4 H amburgers, 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Mix the mint, oregano,chili salt & pepper into the ground hamburger.
- Form into 4 patties.
- BBQ instructions:.
- Lightly grease your grill,.
- Cook over medium heat for 4 minutes, flip very carefully and finsh cooking the other side apprx 5 minutes.
- During the last 5 minutes cooking brown the feta in a lightly buttered fry pan over medium heat - cook the mushrooms in the same pan.
- Pan Fried Instructions:.
- With the heat on hi gh brown one side of the burgers, carefujlly flip, turn the heat to low medium, add mushrooms to the pan and cover. cook apprx 8 minutes.
- Flip the burgers once more and add the feta cheese to the pan, cover.
- Cook for just a minute or two until the feta starts to melt and is slightly brown.
- Build you burgers by putting the burger on the bun with the feta cheese, add the other condiments & serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 747.9, Fat 51.9, SaturatedFat 24.8, Cholesterol 165.3, Sodium 827.8, Carbohydrate 28.6, Fiber 2.7, Sugar 6.8, Protein 40.1
BBQ SLOPPY JOE BURGERS
These burgers have all the fun and flavor of a diner favorite, but they're easy to prepare at home, using Hamburger Helper sloppy joe mix.
Provided by By Cheri Liefeld
Categories Entree
Time 1h
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- Place onion rings in medium bowl; pour buttermilk over onions. Let soak 30 minutes.
- Heat oven to 400°F. Spray cookie sheet with cooking spray. In shallow bowl, beat egg. In another bowl, mix both bread crumbs, the cereal, salt and pepper.
- Drain onion rings, discarding buttermilk. Dip onion rings in egg, then coat with crumb mixture. Place on cookie sheet. Bake 10 to 13 minutes or until browned.
- Meanwhile, in 10-inch skillet, cook beef and chopped onion over medium-high heat 5 to 7 minutes, stirring frequently, until beef is thoroughly cooked and onion is tender; drain.
- Stir in uncooked pasta and sauce mix (from Hamburger Helper box), milk, hot water, barbecue sauce and corn. Heat to boiling, stirring occasionally; reduce heat. Cover; simmer about 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until pasta is tender. Remove from heat. Let stand 5 minutes (sauce will thicken as it stands).
- To serve, spoon sloppy joe mixture onto bun bottoms; top each with 1 or 2 onion rings. Cover with bun tops.
Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 Serving
BBQ RANCH BURGERS
These are from a popular Ranch dressing web site. They taste better with a ground beef with more fat. Tend to be dry if you use lean meat.
Provided by cooking with love
Categories Lunch/Snacks
Time 20m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Mix ground beef with BBQ sauce, cumin, garlic powder and onion powder. Shape into 4 patties. Grill to desired doneness.
- Mix Ranch dressing and Dijon mustard together.
- Place burgers on toasted buns and top with 1 tablespoon of the dressing. May also add your favorite cheese, lettuce, tomato or fried onions.
TURKEY BURGERS WITH BLUEBERRY BBQ SAUCE
I concocted this entrée after researching the nutrition benefits of blueberries. The fruity sauce complements the poultry patties, and mushrooms and spinach add a gourmet garnish.-Lori Merrick, Danvers, Illinois
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch
Time 30m
Yield 4 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 17
Steps:
- In a large skillet, cook onion and garlic in oil over medium heat until tender. Stir in the blueberries, brown sugar, pepper, vinegar, mustard and Worcestershire sauce. Cook and stir until thickened, about 10 minutes. Cool slightly. Transfer to a food processor; cover and process until smooth., Shape turkey into four patties; sprinkle with salt and pepper. Place mushrooms on a double thickness of heavy-duty foil (about 12 in. square). Fold foil around mushrooms and seal tightly. , Grill burgers and mushroom packet, covered, over medium heat for 5-7 minutes on each side or until a thermometer inserted into the burgers reads 165° and juices run clear. Top burgers with cheese; cover and grill 1-2 minutes longer or until cheese is melted., Place buns, cut side down, on grill for 1-2 minutes or until toasted. Serve burgers on buns with mushrooms, spinach and blueberry sauce.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 433 calories, Fat 16g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 100mg cholesterol, Sodium 912mg sodium, Carbohydrate 44g carbohydrate (19g sugars, Fiber 6g fiber), Protein 30g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
COFFEE RUBBED BURGERS WITH DR PEPPER BBQ SAUCE
Number Of Ingredients 27
Steps:
- 1. Combine coffee rub seasoning mix ingredients in a small bowl and mix together with a fork. Set aside
- 2. Melt butter over MED heat in a saucepan. Add onion and garlic and saute until soft and translucent, about 8-10 minutes.
- 3. Add remaining sauce ingredients, stir to combine. Bring to a low boil, reduce heat and simmer for 20 minutes, until sauce has thickened.
- 4. Pour sauce into blender or food processor and puree. Set aside to cool.
- 5. To a mixing bowl, add ground beef, salt, pepper and 2 Tbsp cooled bbq sauce. Mix well with your hands. Divide into 4 equal sections. Each burger will be 1/2 pound.
- 6. Rub coffee rub seasoning mix over both sides of each burger.
- 7. Heat a large skillet over MED-HIGH heat, add a small pat of butter and toast the pretzel buns (sliced side down). Remove from pan to cool.
- 8. Add 1 Tbsp butter to skillet and add burgers. Cook for about 4-5 minutes per side, until burger is cooked to desired doneness.
YUMMY BBQ BURGERS
This is an approximation of how I throw burgers together when I have extra ground beef and little time. It is quick and easy.
Provided by Chef Chessie
Categories Lunch/Snacks
Time 15m
Yield 4 patties
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Use your hands to mix Ground Beef, Sauce, Onion, Garlic, Salt & Pepper.
- Slowly mix in Bread Crumbs until it gets thick, but not so much that they are really noticeable.
- Separate into four equal parts.
- Roll into large balls then gently flatten. Do not press, pound, or smash.
- Grill until you reach desired temperature. (I use a George Forman Grill).
- Take off the grill and top with shredded cheese.
JALAPENO-RED BEAN-BBQ BURGERS
Moist, delicious vegetarian alternative to boring frozen veggie burgers. These are easy to make and taste wonderful on whole-grain buns with some cheddar cheese, tomato and lettuce for crunch. Be watchful while cooking these ... the sugar content in the barbecue sauce can cause the burgers to blacken kind of quickly. Tastes great on the grill, too ... just keep an eye on them!
Provided by EdsGirlAngie
Categories Lunch/Snacks
Time 31m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- Heat oil in nonstick skillet over medium heat.
- Add next onion, plum tomato, jalapeno, garlic and chili powder; sauté 5 minutes.
- Cool slightly.
- Using fork, coarsely mash beans in bowl.
- Combine with onion mixture, breadcrumbs, 2 tablespoons of the barbecue sauce and egg white.
- Shape mixture into four 1/2-inch-thick patties.
- (Can be prepared 4 hours ahead. Cover and chill.) It will look as though these little burgers will just fall apart and turn to mush, but they stay together really well once they"hit the pan"!
- If grilling, oil the rack or spray grill rack with nonstick spray, then fire up coals to medium heat.
- If pan-frying, heat a little olive oil over medium heat.
- Place patties on grill or in skillet and cook until golden brown and heated through, about three minutes per side.
- Place burgers on buns.
- Serve with more barbecue sauce, and cheese, tomato, lettuce, avocado, or whatever topping you like!
BBQ FETA AND HOT BANANA PEPPER TURKEY BURGERS
A yummy BBQ treat, fast yummy turkey burgers, great for camping...
Provided by JENA-RATOR
Categories Meat and Poultry Recipes Turkey Ground Turkey Recipes
Time 25m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Preheat an outdoor grill for high heat.
- In a bowl, mix the turkey, peppers, and feta cheese. Season with salt and pepper. Form the mixture into 4 patties.
- Cook patties about 8 minutes per side on the prepared grill, to an internal temperature of 180 degrees F (85 degrees C).
Nutrition Facts : Calories 252.2 calories, Carbohydrate 1.7 g, Cholesterol 111.9 mg, Fat 15.3 g, Fiber 0.3 g, Protein 27.1 g, SaturatedFat 6.9 g, Sodium 562.1 mg, Sugar 1.4 g
BBQ BURGERS IN LETTUCE WRAPS
Steps:
- 1. Peel onions and cit into four 1/2 inch thick horizontal slices. Drizzle each slice with 1/2 tsp. balsamic vinegar and 1/2 tsp. olive oil; season to taste with salt.
- 2. Grill or pan fry burgers and onions for about 3 minutes per side or til cooked to taste. Top each burger with 1 slice cheese and cook just til cheese melts.
- 3. To serve, put each burger on a large lettuce leaf. Add 1 slice onion and barbecue dressing to taste. Top with a smaller lettuce leaf. Bring bottom leaf up and around burger to enclose. Makes 4 servings.
- 4. You can substitute large portabello mushrooms for the ground beef patties. Omit the barbecue dressing. instead, drizzle top and bottom of mushrooms with balsamic vinegar, olive oil and soy sauce. Grill or pan fry, then top with onion and wrap in lettuce.
BBQ CHICKEN BURGERS RECIPE RECIPE - (4.5/5)
Provided by Susan52
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- Melt butter in a small skillet over medium heat. Add chopped red onion, garlic, and tomato paste. Cook for 5 minutes to soften and sweeten. Sprinkle the sugar into the pan and remove from heat. Transfer into a large bowl and allow the mixture to cool for 5 minutes. Add Worcestershire sauce and hot sauce to the tomato paste mixture in the bowl and combine. Add chicken to the bowl and grill seasoning, mix well and form the mixture into 4 patties. Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a large skillet over medium high heat. Add patties to the pan and cook for 6 minutes on each side or until fully cooked (the internal temperature has reached 165 degrees). You can also brush the patties with olive oil and grill them if you would prefer.
Tips:
- Choose the right ground beef. For the best burgers, use a blend of 80% lean and 20% fat ground beef. This will give your burgers plenty of flavor and juiciness.
- Season your burgers well. Don't be afraid to use plenty of salt and pepper when seasoning your burgers. You can also add other spices, such as garlic powder, onion powder, or paprika.
- Form your burgers gently. Don't overwork the meat when forming your burgers. This will make them tough. Instead, use your hands to gently shape the meat into patties.
- Cook your burgers over medium heat. This will help them cook evenly without burning. If you cook your burgers over too high heat, they will brown on the outside but remain raw on the inside.
- Don't flip your burgers too often. Only flip your burgers once, when they are cooked about halfway through. Flipping them too often will make them dry.
- Let your burgers rest before serving. Once your burgers are cooked, let them rest for a few minutes before serving. This will help the juices redistribute throughout the burgers, making them more tender and flavorful.
Conclusion:
Making delicious BBQ burgers is easy if you follow a few simple tips. By choosing the right ground beef, seasoning your burgers well, forming them gently, cooking them over medium heat, and letting them rest before serving, you can create juicy, flavorful burgers that everyone will love. So fire up your grill and get started today!
Are you curently on diet or you just want to control your food's nutritions, ingredients? We will help you find recipes by cooking method, nutrition, ingredients...
Check it out »
You'll also love