Kickin’ Kansas City BBQ Smokehouse Burger

Allergens

Contains gluten, dairy, and soy.

Ingredients

• 2 beef patties, cooked to desired doneness
• 1/4 cup Kansas City
• style barbecue sauce
• 1/4 cup Kickin' BBQ Sauce (recipe below)
• 2 slices American cheese
• 2 large burger buns, split and lightly toasted
• 2 leaves lettuce
• 2 tomato slices
• 2 red onion rings
• 1/4 cup dill pickles, thinly sliced
• 1/4 cup coleslaw (store
• bought or homemade) Kickin' BBQ Sauce:
• 1/2 cup ketchup
• 1/4 cup brown sugar
• 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar
• 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
• 1 tsp chili powder
• 1 tsp paprika
• 1/2 tsp garlic powder
• 1/2 tsp onion powder
• 1/4 tsp ground black pepper
• 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper (optional, for extra kick)

Instructions

1. In a small saucepan, combine the Kickin' BBQ Sauce ingredients over medium heat. Stir until well combined and slightly thickened, about 5 minutes. Set aside.
2. Place the cooked beef patties on the bottom halves of the burger buns.
3. Drizzle 1/4 cup of Kansas City style barbecue sauce over each patty.
4. Top with a slice of American cheese, allowing it to melt slightly.
5. Add lettuce, tomato slices, and red onion rings to each burger.
6. Drizzle 1/4 cup Kickin' BBQ Sauce over the added toppings.
7. Finish with a generous layer of coleslaw, then place the top half of the bun on each burger.
8. Serve immediately and enjoy!

Chef’s Insight

The key to a perfect Smokehouse Burger is in the balance of sauces and flavors. The Kansas City-style barbecue sauce adds sweetness, while the Kickin' BBQ Sauce brings heat.

Notes

To make the Kickin' BBQ Sauce, combine all ingredients in a small saucepan and cook over medium heat until slightly thickened, stirring occasionally. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to one week.