Spicy Cowboy Burger with Bacon

A Cowboy Burger may cause you to unhinge your jaw – This mammoth burger is full of spicy smokey flavors and piled high with bacon and onion rings for an incredible burger you won’t soon forget!

These spicy burgers are seasoned with Cowboy Steak Rub, then slathered with tangy BBQ sauce and grilled to perfection. After that, they’re topped with cheese, bacon and onion rings!
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A big burger needs big bold flavors.  That’s why this giant Cowboy Burger starts with some spicy shredded cheese mixed right into the ground beef before grilling.  Then we add our Cowboy Steak Rub with a mixture of seasonings and spices light cumin, chili powder, brown sugar, ground coffee and garlic bring the heat and smokiness.Loading on the bacon and onion rings puts this baby over the top, don’t you think?

Shopping List

Here’s what you will need for this recipe:

• Cowboy Steak Rub
• ground beef
• spicy shredded cheese such as Cabot Fiery Jack
• Worcestershire sauce
• BBQ sauce (I love using this BBQ Sauce recipe, but store bought will do also)
• cheddar cheese
• bacon
• onion rings

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• burger press
• Weber iGrill Mini

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Why do burger patties shrink when cooking?

It’s not just ground beef, all meat shrinks in size and weight during cooking.  How much your meat shrinks depends on a number of factors including fat and moisture content, the temperature at which the meat is cooked, and how long it is cooked. Cooking hamburgers at moderate temperatures not only helps to reduce shrinkage but also retains juices and flavor better.

How to grill Cowboy Burgers:

How long do I cook burgers?

The USDA recommends cooking hamburgers to a safe minimum internal temperature of 160 °F (71.1 °C). Use a food thermometer to check that they have reached a safe internal temperature.  I personally use the Weber iGrill Mini because it’s super easy to use.

Amazing Cowboy Burger

With spicy shredded cheese incorporated into the ground beef and our Cowboy Steak Rub for added kick, they burgers are perfect for those that like the heat! If you love this yummy burger, please give it 5 stars!

Cowboy Burger

These zesty burgers are seasoned with spicy shredded cheese and our signature Cowboy Steak Rub, then slathered with tangy BBQ sauce and grilled to perfection, topped with more cheese and piled high with bacon and onion rings.

5 from 4 votes

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Course: Main Course

Cuisine: American

Keyword: cowboy burger

Prep Time: 10 minutes

Cook Time: 10 minutes

Total Time: 20 minutes

Servings: 4 burgers

Calories: 664kcal

Author: Ang Paris

Ingredients

• 1 lb ground beef I use 85% or 90% lean
• 1/2 cup Cabot Firey Jack Cheese Shreds
• 2 tablespoons Cowboy Steak Rub
• 2 tablespoons Worcestershire Sauce
• 1/2 cup BBQ Sauce
• 4 slices cheddar cheese
• 4 burger buns
• salt and pepper, to taste

Toppings

• lettuce
• tomatoes, sliced
• 8 strips cooked bacon
• frozen onion rings

Instructions

• Start by frying the bacon until crispy, then set aside on paper towels.
  
  
• Preheat the grill to medium-high.
  
• Add 1/2 cup Cabot Shredded Fiery Jack or Pepper Jack cheese to the ground beef. Do not over mix.
  
  
• Divide the ground beef into 4 equal portions and form into patties.
  
• Then, sprinkle the Cowboy Steak Rub on both sides of the burgers, about 1/4 teaspoon per side.
  
  
  
• After that, sprinkle the burgers with 1 tablespoon Worcestershire on each side.
  
• Place the burgers on the grill and brush with the BBQ sauce. Cook for 4 minutes.
  
• Flip the burger and brush the other side with BBQ sauce. Cook for 2-3 minutes for medium.
  
• Meanwhile, start cooking your onion rings. I love my air fryer for this.
• Add the slices of cheese on top of the burgers. Close the lid and let them the cheese melt, about 2-3 minutes.
  
• Remove from the grill onto buns. Top with shredded firey jack cheese, onion rings, bacon, lettuce, tomatoes and additional BBQ sauce.
  

Notes

Cowboy Steak Rub Recipe

Get the full recipe for Cowboy Steak Rub here.

Cooking Tip:

Cooking hamburgers at moderate temperatures not only helps to reduce shrinkage but also retains juices and flavor better.

How long should I cook my burgers?

• Rare: 6 minutes
• Medium rare: 7 minutes
• Medium: 8 minutes
• Medium-well: 9 minutes
• Well-done: 11 minutes

 

Nutrition

Calories: 664kcal | Carbohydrates: 38g | Protein: 36g | Fat: 39g | Saturated Fat: 17g | Cholesterol: 126mg | Sodium: 1190mg | Potassium: 620mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 16g | Vitamin A: 360IU | Vitamin C: 1.9mg | Calcium: 318mg | Iron: 4.7mg