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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Mix mayonnaise and Bar-B-Q Sauce in small bowl until well blended.
Cover. Refrigerate until ready to serve.
Mix flour, salt and pepper in large resealable plastic bag.
Add onion; toss to coat well.
Pour oil into deep fryer, large heavy skillet or saucepan, filling no more than 1/3 full.
Heat oil on medium-high heat.
Carefully add onion rings to hot oil. Fry 4 to 5 minutes, turning once to brown evenly, until onions rings are golden brown.
Drain on paper towels. Set aside.
Mix Seasoning, chili powder and brown sugar in small bowl.
Shape ground beef into 4 patties.
Coat surface of each patty evenly with the rub mixture.
Grill over medium heat 4 to 6 minutes per side or until burgers are cooked through (internal temperature of 160∫F).
Add cheese slices to burgers 1 minute before cooking is completed.
Grill pickle slices 2 to 3 minutes per side or until grill marks appear.
Toast rolls on the grill, open-side down, about 30 seconds, if desired.
Serve burgers on rolls topped with grilled pickles, Crispy Onion Straws and lettuce. Serve with BBQ Mayonnaise.
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.
deep frying thermometer (optional but recommended for consistent oil temperature) · grill or grill pan
Slice onions into thin rings, separate them, coat with flour mixed with salt and pepper, then fry in vegetable oil until golden and crispy.
Yes. Toss floured onions with a light spray of oil and bake at 400°F for 12–15 minutes, stirring halfway, until crispy.
Pat pickles dry, brush lightly with oil, and place cut-side down on a hot grill for 2–3 minutes per side until charred.
Mix McCormick Grill Mates Smoky Montreal Steak Seasoning, chili powder, and brown sugar; season patties generously just before grilling.
Yes. Stir together mayonnaise and Stubbs BBQ sauce up to 1 day ahead; refrigerate in an airtight container.
