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Side view of a Western Burger so you can see all the toppings, melted cheese and sauce dripping down the side.
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Western Burgers

Thick and juicy Western Burgers topped with melted cheese, smoky bacon, crispy homemade onion strings, and creamy BBQ mayo on toasted buns. Make them on the grill or stovetop for an easy burger night, cookout, or game day meal.
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Total Time35 minutes
Course: Beef
Cuisine: American
Keyword: BBQ, Burger, burger recipes, Homemade Onion Strings, Western Burgers
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 1038kcal
Author: Michaela Kenkel

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 pounds 85% lean ground beef
  • 1 egg
  • 1/4 cup mayonnaise
  • 1/4 cup BBQ sauce
  • 4 slices Colby Cheese
  • 8 slices thick cut bacon cooked crispy
  • 4 burger buns buttered and toasted
  • Homemade Onion Strings - Find RECIPE HERE
  • Lettuce, tomato and other toppings of choice for serving

Instructions

  • Prepare the Homemade Onion Strings according to the recipe and set them aside. Cook the bacon and prepare your desired burger toppings.
  • In a bowl, gently combine the ground beef with the egg. Divide into 4 portions for large burgers or 6 portions for smaller burgers and form into patties.
  • Grill or pan-fry the burgers until cooked to your desired doneness and a safe internal temperature. During the last minute of cooking, top each burger with a slice of cheese and allow it to melt.
  • While the burgers cook, combine the mayonnaise and BBQ sauce in a small bowl to make the BBQ mayo.
  • Lightly butter the cut sides of the buns and toast them in a skillet until golden.
  • Spread BBQ mayo on the toasted buns. Add the cheeseburgers and top each with 2 slices of bacon and Homemade Onion Strings. Add lettuce, tomato, and any other desired toppings. Serve immediately.

Notes

  • This recipe makes 4 very large burgers or 6 smaller burgers.
  • Don't overwork the beef when mixing or shaping the patties. Handle it just enough to hold together.
  • Shape the patties slightly wider than the buns to account for shrinkage during cooking.
  • Prepare the bacon, onion strings, BBQ mayo, and toppings before cooking the burgers so everything is ready for assembly.
  • Colby is my cheese of choice, but cheddar, Monterey Jack, Pepper Jack, or American cheese work well, too.
  • For stovetop burgers, cook the patties in a hot skillet or cast iron skillet, flipping once, until cooked through.
  • Store leftover cooked burger patties in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Store the toppings separately.

 

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 1038kcal | Carbohydrates: 31g | Protein: 53g | Fat: 76g | Saturated Fat: 28g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 13g | Monounsaturated Fat: 29g | Trans Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 237mg | Sodium: 1259mg | Potassium: 792mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 9g | Vitamin A: 414IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 296mg | Iron: 6mg