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Ultimate Perfect Burger with BBQ Onions

This burger is juicy and simply delicious to eat!
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Prep Time 10 mins
Cook Time 39 mins
Total Time 50 mins
Course Lunch, Main Course
Cuisine American
Servings 4 servings

Equipment

  • Cutting Board
  • Sharp Knife
  • 2 Skillets

Ingredients
  

  • 1-1.5 lbs. Ground Beef 80-85% Lean
  • 1 Onion optional
  • 3 Tbsp. BBQ sauce optional
  • 1 tsp Black Pepper
  • 1 tsp Kosher Salt
  • 1-4 slices Cheddar Cheese optional
  • 4 Hamburger buns
  • 1 Head of butter lettuce
  • 1 Tomato
  • 1-4 pieces Applewood bacon optional
  • 16 pieces Bread and Chip pickles
  • 1 tsp Worcestershire Sauce Optional
  • 1 Tbsp Olive Oil
  • 2 Tbsp Water

Instructions
 

For the BBQ Onions

  • Cut a medium sized yellow/red onion into thinly slices.
  • Heat a medium skillet to high. Add the tablespoon of olive oil an sliced onion.
  • Cook on high heat for 4 minutes or until golden brown. Stir occasionally.
  • Reduce the heat to low and cook the onions for 15-20 minutes. Add in the tablespoons of water and stir occasionally.
  • Stir in the BBQ sauce. Allow the BBQ sauce and onions to mingle for 4-5 minutes before serving.

For the Ultimate Burger

  • In a medium sized bowl, add the 80/85% lean ground beef, salt, pepper, and worcestershire sauce.
  • Mix well with spoon or hands. Then, divide up into 4-quarter lb. patties flatten out as much as possible.
  • Heat a large skillet over medium-high and add two patties. Cook until crispy and slightly pink in the center. Roughly 4-5 minutes total. Flip-Over the patties with a spatula.
  • If adding cheese, place a slice of cheese over the patty. Reduce the heat to medium-low and cover the skillet. To allow the cheese to melt cook for 1 minute.
  • Place the cooked patties onto a plate. Allow to rest for 5 minutes before serving. Clean out the skillet and repeat the process for the remaining patties.
  • As the burgers are resting, create your tangy aioli. Or grab your condiments (mayonnaise, ketchup, and mustard). Allow with the burger toppings butter lettuce, tomato, applewood bacon, and pickles.
  • To assemble the burger. Place a spoonful of your tangy aioli on the bottom halve of the bun. Along with 1-2 pieces of butter lettuce.
  • Place your beefy patty on top of the butter lettuce. Optional: Add two slices of applewood bacon and bbq onions.
  • Then add slice of tomato and 4 pieces of butter and chip pickles. Smear a few tablespoons of more tangy aioli or other condiments.
  • Lastly, close the burger with top bun and serve.
Keyword Cheeseburger, Hamburger