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Bbq Burger Recipe

Juicy seasoned bbq burgers topped with sharp cheddar cheese and served on a bun slathered with delicious bbq mayonnaise. Get ready to have a BBQ flavor explosion in your mouth!
4.99 from 60 votes
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 7 minutes
Total Time 17 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Servings 6
Calories 650 kcal

Equipment

  • Whisk
  • Bowl
  • Measuring spoons
  • Measuring cups
  • Spatula

Ingredients
  

For the burger

  • 2 lbs ground beef
  • 6 tbsp ice-cold water
  • ¼ cup onion, grated
  • 2 cloves, grated
  • 1 tbsp bbq rub
  • 1 tsp dried basil
  • 6 slices cheddar cheese

For the BBQ mayo

  • ¼ cup mayonnaise
  • ¼ cup BBQ sauce
  • 1 tsp lemon juice 
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika
  • ¼ tsp cayenne pepper

To serve

  • 6 burger buns
  • 3 tbsp softened butter

Instructions
 

  • Program your grill to about medium heat and brush the grates until they are clean. 
  • Place the ground beef, water, barbeque rub, grated garlic, grated garlic, and basil into a large bowl and stir just until combined.
  • Portion the burger meat into six evenly shaped patties and make an indent into each burger patty with your thumb.
  • Place the burger onto the grill and cook for 4 minutes, turn the bbq burger over and cook it for an additional 2 minutes. 
  • Top the burgers withthe cheddar cheese and cook it for 2 minutes until the burger's internal temperature reaches 160ºF.
  • Spread a 1/2 tablespoon of butter onto the inner piece of each hamburger bun. 
  • Grill your hamburger buns for 1-2 minutes until they are evenly toasted.
  • To make the bbq mayo whisk the mayonnaise, bbq sauce, lemon juice, smoked paprika, and cayenne pepper in a bowl. 
  • Spread the bbq mayo onto the hamburger buns, add the bbq burger, top with your favorite toppings and place the top burger bun on top. 
  • Serve and enjoy!

Nutrition

Serving: 273gCalories: 650kcalCarbohydrates: 24.45gProtein: 52.22gFat: 36.87gSaturated Fat: 16.36gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3.6gMonounsaturated Fat: 11.83gTrans Fat: 1.14gCholesterol: 177mgSodium: 786mgPotassium: 607mgFiber: 1.7gSugar: 3.71gVitamin A: 804IUVitamin C: 1.8mgCalcium: 300mgIron: 6.25mg
Keyword BBQ Burger
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