Cowboy Burger Recipe with Grilled Pickles and Crispy Onion Straws

Name: Cowboy Burger with Grilled Pickles and Crispy Onion Straws
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1/4 cup mayonnaise; 2 tablespoons Stubbs Original Bar-B-Q Sauce; 1/2 cup flour; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1/8 teaspoon McCormick Ground Black Pepper; 1 medium onion, very thinly sliced and separated into rings; vegetable oil, for frying; 4 teaspoons McCormick Grill Mates Smoky Montreal Steak Seasoning; 1 tablespoon McCormick Chili Powder; 1 tablespoon packed brown sugar; 1 1/4 pounds ground beef; 4 slices mild Cheddar cheese; 1 dill pickle, sliced lengthwise 1/4-inch thick; 4 Kaiser rolls; 4 lettuce leaves

This Cowboy Burger stacks a seasoned beef patty with crispy bacon, melted cheddar cheese, tangy BBQ sauce, and homemade crispy onion straws for a loaded, crunchy-textured American burger.

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Cowboy Burger Recipe with Grilled Pickles and Crispy Onion Straws

Total

40 min

Servings

4

Difficulty

Hard

Est. Cost

$28–$46

Recipe Source

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From Mommyevolution · by Mommy Evolution

Ingredients

1/4 cup mayonnaise
2 tablespoons Stubbs Original Bar-B-Q Sauce
1/2 cup flour
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon McCormick Ground Black Pepper
1 medium onion, very thinly sliced and separated into rings
vegetable oil, for frying
4 teaspoons McCormick Grill Mates Smoky Montreal Steak Seasoning
1 tablespoon McCormick Chili Powder
1 tablespoon packed brown sugar
1 1/4 pounds ground beef
4 slices mild Cheddar cheese
1 dill pickle, sliced lengthwise 1/4-inch thick
4 Kaiser rolls
4 lettuce leaves

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Instructions

1
Mix mayonnaise and Bar-B-Q Sauce in small bowl until well blended.
2
Cover. Refrigerate until ready to serve.
3
Mix flour, salt and pepper in large resealable plastic bag.
4
Add onion; toss to coat well.
5
Pour oil into deep fryer, large heavy skillet or saucepan, filling no more than 1/3 full.
6
Heat oil on medium-high heat.
7
Carefully add onion rings to hot oil. Fry 4 to 5 minutes, turning once to brown evenly, until onions rings are golden brown.
8
Drain on paper towels. Set aside.
9
Mix Seasoning, chili powder and brown sugar in small bowl.
10
Shape ground beef into 4 patties.
11
Coat surface of each patty evenly with the rub mixture.
12
Grill over medium heat 4 to 6 minutes per side or until burgers are cooked through (internal temperature of 160∫F).
13
Add cheese slices to burgers 1 minute before cooking is completed.
14
Grill pickle slices 2 to 3 minutes per side or until grill marks appear.
15
Toast rolls on the grill, open-side down, about 30 seconds, if desired.
16
Serve burgers on rolls topped with grilled pickles, Crispy Onion Straws and lettuce. Serve with BBQ Mayonnaise.

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Tips & Notes

Pro tips

Fry onion straws in small batches to prevent overcrowding and ensure even crisping; drain on paper towels immediately.
Don't overwork the beef patties when forming—handle minimally and make a shallow thumbprint indent in the center to prevent bulging while cooking.
Pat grilled pickles dry before charring so they caramelize rather than steam; char adds depth that complements the BBQ sauce.

Substitutions

Stubbs Original Bar-B-Q Sauce → any smoky BBQ sauce (maintains tangy-sweet flavor profile)
McCormick Grill Mates Smoky Montreal Steak Seasoning → equal parts smoked paprika, garlic powder, and coarse black pepper (replaces smokiness)
Cheddar cheese → pepper jack or smoked gouda (adjusts flavor intensity)

Storage & make-ahead

Store leftover patties, crispy onions, and toppings separately in airtight containers for up to 3 days; reheat patties on a skillet and onion straws in a 350°F oven for 5 minutes to restore crispness.