Best 9 The Barbecue Burger Recipes

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In the realm of culinary artistry, certain dishes transcend mere sustenance and elevate themselves to the status of iconic symbols of gastronomic delight. Among these culinary masterpieces, the barbecue burger stands tall, its juicy patty enveloped in a toasted bun, adorned with an array of tantalizing toppings, and infused with the irresistible aroma of smoky perfection. This article embarks on a delectable journey to uncover the secrets behind crafting the ultimate barbecue burger, a symphony of flavors that will tantalize your taste buds and leave you craving for more.

Here are our top 9 tried and tested recipes!

BBQ BURGERS



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Provided by Bobby Flay

Categories     main-dish

Time 25m

Yield 4 burgers

Number Of Ingredients 23

1 large carrot, grated
1/2 small head green cabbage, cored and finely shredded (about 2 cups)
1/2 small white onion, grated
3 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
2 tablespoons mayonnaise
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 teaspoons sugar
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 tablespoon ancho chile powder
2 teaspoons paprika
1 teaspoon ground coriander
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon dry mustard powder
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon cayenne powder
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
Canola oil, for brushing
1 1/2 pounds ground chuck (80 percent lean)
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
4 brioche buns, split
8 slices white American cheese
1/2 cup store-bought BBQ sauce, such as Spicy Bone-Suckin' Sauce, or homemade
Sliced pickled jalapenos, for serving

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.

BARBECUED BURGERS



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I can't take all the credit for these winning burgers. My husband's uncle passed down the special barbecue sauce recipe. We love it on everything...it was only natural to try it on, and in, burgers. Add cheese and bacon to take them over the top. -Rhoda Troyer, Glenford, Ohio

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 40m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 21

SAUCE:
1 cup ketchup
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
1/3 cup sugar
1/4 cup honey
1/4 cup molasses
2 teaspoons prepared mustard
1-1/2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon liquid smoke
1/8 teaspoon pepper
BURGERS:
1 large egg, lightly beaten
1/3 cup quick-cooking oats
1/4 teaspoon onion salt
1/4 teaspoon garlic salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/8 teaspoon salt
1-1/2 pounds ground beef
6 hamburger buns, split
Toppings of your choice

Steps:

  • In a small saucepan, combine the first 10 ingredients. Bring to a boil. Remove from the heat. Set aside 1 cup barbecue sauce to serve with burgers., In a large bowl, combine the egg, oats, 1/4 cup of the remaining barbecue sauce, onion salt, garlic salt, pepper and salt. Crumble beef over mixture and mix well. Shape into six patties. , Grill, covered, over medium heat for 6-8 minutes on each side or until a thermometer reads 160°, basting with 1/2 cup barbecue sauce during the last 5 minutes. Serve on buns with toppings of your choice and reserved barbecue sauce.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 626 calories, Fat 19g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 121mg cholesterol, Sodium 1146mg sodium, Carbohydrate 86g carbohydrate (56g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 30g protein.

PERFECT GRILLED BURGERS



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Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Time 15m

Number Of Ingredients 0

Steps:

  • Preheat a grill to medium high. Form ground beef (preferably chuck) into 6-ounce patties and make an indentation in each. Season the patties on both sides with salt and pepper. Lightly brush the grill grates with vegetable oil, then grill the patties, indentation-side up, until marked on the bottom, about 5 minutes. Flip and cook until marked and slightly firm, about 3 more minutes for medium doneness. For cheeseburgers, top with 2 slices cheese during the last minute of cooking; cover the grill to melt.

BBQ BURGERS



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SO easy! A great recipe to make simple beef burgers more exciting for kids and adults! Cook on the BBQ or even fry pan.

Provided by M_Ni

Time 35m

Yield Makes Pieces

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 kg ground beef
3 tbsp hickory bbq sauce
1 medium onion (chopped into small pieces)
2 cloves of garlic (chopped finely)
1 tbsp salt
1 tbsp black pepper
To make burger
12 burger buns
Dijon mustard
Chilli garlic ketchup
400 g tomatoes (cut into rings)
3 large onions (cut into rings)
1 large lettuce head (washed and seperated)
12 slices of cheese (any preferred brand)

Steps:

  • In a large mixing bowl, place the ground beef, onions, garlic, salt, pepper and the bbq sauce. Mix well together, untill the bbq sauce is evenly distributed through the beef.
  • Scoop a patty portion with your hands and roll into a ball, then gently flatten out to create a circular shape.
  • Cook the patties for 10 minutes one either side for a rare burger, or for at least 12 - 15 minutes for medium. While the second side is cooking, lay a slice of cheese on the patty so that it melts slightly.
  • Heat the burger buns on the bbq for no more than 2-3 minutes and spread the dijon mustard on the bottom bun. Place the burger patty on the bun and add lettuce, tomatoes and onions. you can spread the chilli garlic ketchup on the top bun, or serve on the side.

BARBECUE PORK BURGERS



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These burgers take their inspiration from barbecued pulled pork, so it's no surprised that the patties themselves are made with chopped red onion and barbecue sauce.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Ingredients     Meat & Poultry     Pork Recipes     Ground Pork Recipes

Time 35m

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 1/2 pounds ground pork
1 small red onion, minced, plus slices for serving
3/4 cup store-bought or homemade barbecue sauce
Coarse salt and ground pepper
Vegetable oil, for grates
4 soft onion rolls, split horizontally

Steps:

  • Heat grill to medium-high. In a medium bowl, place pork, minced onion, 1/4 cup barbecue sauce, 1 teaspoon coarse salt, and 1/4 teaspoon pepper. Mix very gently with a fork to combine, being careful not to overwork meat (which would make burgers dense).
  • Gently form meat into 4 equal-size patties, 4 inches in diameter and 1 inch thick. With thumb, make a 1/2-inch-deep indentation in the center of each (this helps keep burgers flat during grilling).
  • Moisten a folded paper towel with oil; grasp with tongs and rub over grates. Season burgers with salt and pepper; grill until cooked throughout, 5 to 8 minutes per side.
  • Serve on onion rolls (toasted on grill, if you like), with sliced onion and remaining barbecue sauce.

THE BARBECUE BURGER



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Here's a way to infuse the evocative spice and smoke flavors of true barbecue into a conventional fast-cooking burger. It uses a smoke-scented barbecue rub. I call it The Barbecue Burger; you might call it smoky nirvana.

Provided by Steven Raichlen

Categories     Summer     Grill/Barbecue     Hamburger     Bacon     Dinner     Beef     Ground Beef

Yield Makes 4 huge burgers

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 pounds ground beef (preferably a mixture of ground chuck and sirloin, about 18 percent fat)
2 to 3 tablespoons Kansas City Sweet and Smoky Rub, or your favorite barbecue rub
4 romaine lettuce leaves (take from near the center)
3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
4 onion rolls or 4 hamburger buns, sliced almost in half through the side
4 thick strips artisanal bacon
4 thick slices red ripe tomato
6 to 8 tablespoons Smoke Wrangler's Barbecue Sauce, or your favorite barbecue sauce
You also need:
1 1/2 cups hardwood chips, soaked in water for 30 minutes, then drained

Steps:

  • Form the ground beef into 4 patties, each about 3 1/2 inches across and 3/4-inch thick. Make a slight depression in the center. (Burgers rise more in the center than on the periphery, so the slight indentation helps give you an even thickness.) Generously season the burgers on both sides with the Kansas City Sweet and Smoky Rub and let marinate in the refrigerator while you light your grill.
  • Set up the grill for direct grilling and preheat to high. Brush and oil the grill grate.
  • Lightly brush the romaine lettuce leaves on both sides with olive oil (you'll need about 1 tablespoon.) Brush the insides of the onion rolls with the remaining oil.
  • Arrange the bacon strips on the grill grate and grill until browned on both sides, 3 to 4 minutes per side. (Move them as needed to dodge any flare-ups.)
  • Grill the hamburgers until cooked to taste, about 4 minutes per side for medium (160°F on an instant-read thermometer.)
  • Grill the lettuce leaves over the hot fire until lightly browned, 30 seconds per side. Toast the onion rolls, cut side down, over the hot fire, 1 to 2 minutes.
  • To assemble, place a grilled romaine leaf on the bottom half of each onion roll. Top with a burger, then barbecue sauce, then a tomato slice, bacon, and more barbecue sauce. Top with the other onion roll half.

BARBECUED HAMBURGERS



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When I got married, I asked my Aunt Jean for this recipe. It was her creation and she always hamburgers in this way for family picnics in the summer and the occasional church dish dinner. I like them because they have a great taste and are very moist.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 1h

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

1/2 cup crushed saltines (about 15 crackers)
1 cup milk
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
2 pounds ground beef
1-1/2 cups ketchup
1 large onion, chopped
1/3 cup Worcestershire sauce
3 tablespoons sugar
3 tablespoons cider vinegar
12 hamburger buns, split

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine the saltines, milk, salt and pepper. Crumble beef over mixture and mix well. Shape into 12 patties. In a large skillet over medium heat, brown patties in batches on both sides. Place in a large roasting pan. , Combine the ketchup, onion, Worcestershire sauce, sugar and vinegar; pour over patties. Cover and bake at 350° for 40-45 minutes or until a thermometer reads 160°. Serve on buns.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 318 calories, Fat 10g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 40mg cholesterol, Sodium 960mg sodium, Carbohydrate 38g carbohydrate (12g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 19g protein.

BEST GRILLED BURGERS



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Nice moist grilled burgers with just the right amount of seasonings. No more boring burgers! Adjust the seasonings as desired. These won't dry out, and they re-heat nicely!

Provided by Lisa Gay

Categories     Meat

Time 13m

Yield 4-6 burgers

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 lb lean hamburger
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon onion salt
1/4 teaspoon seasoning salt
1/2 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
1 egg, beaten
8 single saltine crackers, crushed
1 slice of your favorite cheese (optional)

Steps:

  • Mix all ingredients and shape into burgers.
  • Grill to desired doneness.
  • Top with a slice of your favorite cheese.
  • We especially like provolone or swiss.
  • Note: You can add oregano if you like Italian, or taco seasoning if you lie Tex-Mex!

CLASSIC BBQ BURGER RECIPE



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Grill up an easy six-ingredient dinner in a half hour with our Classic BBQ Burger Recipe! Busy parents will have no problem managing this Classic BBQ Burger Recipe. They're sure to be a hit with the whole family.

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Recipes

Time 15m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 lb. lean ground beef
1/4 cup KRAFT Grated Parmesan Cheese
2 Tbsp. KRAFT Original Barbecue Sauce
4 hamburger buns
1 tomato, cut into 4 slices
4 lettuce leaves

Steps:

  • Heat grill to medium heat.
  • Mix meat, cheese and barbecue sauce just until blended; shape into 4 (1/2-inch-thick) patties.
  • Grill 5 to 6 min. on each side or until done (160°F).
  • Place burgers on bottom halves of buns; top with tomatoes and lettuce. Cover with tops of buns.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 370, Fat 16 g, SaturatedFat 6 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 75 mg, Sodium 460 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 27 g

Tips:

  • Use fresh, high-quality ingredients. This will make a big difference in the flavor of your burgers.
  • Don't overwork the meat. Mixing it too much will make the burgers tough.
  • Season the meat generously. Use a combination of salt, pepper, and your favorite spices.
  • Form the burgers into patties that are about 1/2 inch thick. This will help them cook evenly.
  • Cook the burgers over medium heat. This will help them cook through without burning.
  • Don't flip the burgers too often. Flipping them too often will make them dry.
  • Let the burgers rest for a few minutes before serving. This will help the juices redistribute throughout the meat.
  • Serve the burgers on your favorite bun with your favorite toppings.

Conclusion:

Making delicious barbecue burgers is easy if you follow these tips. With a little practice, you'll be able to grill up perfect burgers every time. So fire up your grill and get started!

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