Ultimate Smoky BBQ Burger Feast

Ultimate Smoky BBQ Burger Feast

Discover the perfect tailgate dinner recipe with our Ultimate Smoky BBQ Burger Feast. Savor the rich Memphis-style flavors and enjoy this copycat recipe inspired by famous restaurant dishes.

πŸ•’ (Prep, Cook, Total): 15 min (prep), 20 min (cook), 35 min (total)
🍽 Servings: 4
πŸ”₯ Difficulty: Intermediate
🌎 Cuisine: American

Allergens

Wheat (gluten), Dairy, Soy

Ingredients

  • 1. 1 lb ground beef 2. 4 slices cheddar cheese 3. 4 burger buns 4. Salt and pepper, to taste 5. 1 cup BBQ sauce (Memphis
  • style) 6. 1/2 cup Applewood smoked bacon, cooked and crumbled 7. 1/4 cup red onion, thinly sliced 8. 2 cups shredded lettuce 9. 4 dill pickles, sliced

Instructions

  1. Form ground beef into 4 patties, season with salt and pepper.
  2. Grill burgers over medium high heat for 5 minutes per side or until desired doneness. Top each patty with a slice of cheddar cheese during the last minute of grilling.
  3. In a separate pan, warm the Memphis style BBQ sauce.
  4. Toast burger buns on the grill.
  5. Assemble the burgers: place cooked patties on the bottom half of each bun, followed by BBQ sauce, crumbled bacon, red onion slices, shredded lettuce, and dill pickles. Top with the upper half of the buns.

Chef’s Insight

Don't be afraid to experiment with different cheese varieties or swap in your preferred pickle type.

Notes

Be sure to preheat the grill before cooking.

Cultural or Historical Background

Memphis-style BBQ is known for its tomato-based sauces, which often include ingredients such as molasses, vinegar, and spices like paprika, cumin, and mustard powder.