Smoky Chipotle BBQ Burger

Allergens

Milk (in cheese), Wheat (in buns)

Ingredients

• 1 lb ground beef
• 4 slices sharp cheddar cheese
• 4 hamburger buns
• 4 tablespoons Smoky Chipotle BBQ Sauce (see recipe below)
• 4 leaves lettuce
• 4 tomato slices
• 4 pickle slices
• 4 onion rings

Instructions

1. Preheat a grill or grill pan to medium heat. Form the ground beef into 4 equal patties, making a small indentation in the center of each. Season both sides generously with salt and pepper.
2. Place the patties on the preheated grill or pan and cook for 5 minutes per side, or until desired doneness is reached. In the last minute of cooking, add cheese slices to each patty to melt.
3. During the last few minutes of burger cooking, lightly toast the hamburger buns on the grill or in the pan.
4. Remove patties from heat and let them rest for a couple of minutes before placing on toasted buns.
5. Assemble each burger with lettuce, tomato slices, pickle slices, onion rings, and top with a generous dollop of Smoky Chipotle BBQ Sauce.

Chef’s Insight

Don't be afraid to experiment with different cheeses and BBQ sauces to create your own signature version of this classic dish.

Notes

To amp up the smokiness, add a dash of liquid smoke or grill the burgers over real wood chips for an even stronger flavor.