Street-Food Rebel’s Firecracker BBQ Burger

Allergens

Gluten (in buns), Dairy (cheddar cheese)

Ingredients

• 2 lbs ground beef
• 1/2 cup BBQ sauce (homemade or store
• bought)
• 1/4 cup Worcestershire sauce
• 1 tbsp garlic powder
• 1 tbsp onion powder
• 1 tbsp smoked paprika
• Salt and pepper, to taste
• 6 burger buns
• 6 slices cheddar cheese
• 12 slices bacon
• 1 large red onion, thinly sliced
• Lettuce leaves
• Pickles

Instructions

1. In a large bowl, combine the ground beef, BBQ sauce, Worcestershire sauce, garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper. Mix well and form 6 equal sized patties.
2. Preheat your grill or a grill pan to medium high heat. Grill the bacon until crispy, then set aside.
3. Grill the patties for about 4 minutes on each side or until cooked through. In the last minute of cooking, top each patty with a slice of cheddar cheese and let it melt.
4. Grill the burger buns lightly to add a smoky touch, then assemble the burgers by adding lettuce leaves, juicy red onion slices, crispy bacon, and your choice of pickles.

Chef’s Insight

The key to this BBQ burger is the perfect balance of flavors - smoky, spicy, and sweet.

Notes

Be sure to handle raw meat safely to prevent foodborne illness. Use a thermometer to ensure the ground beef is cooked through.