Triple Threat Tailgate Burger

Allergens

Egg, Gluten (if using store-bought buns), Bacon

Ingredients

• 2 lbs ground beef
• 1/4 cup breadcrumbs
• 1 egg
• 2 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
• 1 tbsp BBQ seasoning (store
• bought or homemade)
• Salt and pepper to taste
• 6 slices of smoked bacon
• 6 burger buns, split and toasted
• 1 1/2 cups coleslaw mix
• 1/4 cup BBQ sauce

Instructions

1. Preheat the grill or grill pan to medium high heat.
2. In a large bowl, combine ground beef, breadcrumbs, egg, Worcestershire sauce, BBQ seasoning, salt, and pepper. Mix until well combined, but don't overwork the meat.
3. Form 6 patties, each about 1/2 inch thick. Make an indentation in the center of each patty to ensure even cooking.
4. Cook bacon on the grill or in a pan until crispy and set aside.
5. Place patties on the grill or grill pan and cook for 4 5 minutes per side, or until desired doneness is reached.
6. In a separate bowl, toss coleslaw mix with BBQ sauce.
7. Assemble burgers by placing each patty on the bottom half of a toasted bun, adding a generous portion of the BBQ slaw, crispy bacon, and finishing with a dollop of your favorite store bought or homemade BBQ sauce on top.
8. Serve immediately and enjoy the sizzling aroma and crowd energy.

Chef’s Insight

To enhance the smoky flavor, soak wood chips in water for 30 minutes before adding them to the grill.

Notes

Adjust the BBQ seasoning to taste for a customized flavor experience.