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Incredible Cowboy Burger piled high with bacon and crispy onion rings on a sesame seed bun on a slate and wood cutting board. Slices of tomatoes and onion rings can be seen to the left.
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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.
Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Keyword cowboy burger, cowboy burger recipe
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings 4 burgers
Calories 664kcal
Author Ang Paris

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 1 lb ground beef I use 85% or 90% lean
  • ½ cup shredded pepper jack cheese
  • 2 tablespoons Cowboy Steak Rub
  • 2 tablespoons Worcestershire Sauce
  • ½ cup BBQ Sauce
  • 4 slices cheddar cheese
  • 4 burger buns
  • salt and pepper, to taste

Toppings

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

Instructions

  • Start by frying the bacon until crispy, then set aside on paper towels.

    8 strips cooked bacon
  • Preheat the grill to medium-high.
  • Place the ground beef into a large mixing bowl.
    1 lb ground beef
  • Add ½ cup Pepper Jack cheese to the ground beef. Do not over mix.
    ½ cup shredded pepper jack cheese
  • 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 ¼ teaspoon per side. Sprinkle with salt and pepper.
    2 tablespoons Cowboy Steak Rub, salt and pepper, to taste
  • After that, sprinkle the burgers with 1 tablespoon Worcestershire on each side.
    2 tablespoons Worcestershire Sauce
  • Place the burgers on the grill and brush with the BBQ sauce. Cook for 4 minutes.
    ½ cup BBQ Sauce
  • Flip the burger and brush the other side with BBQ sauce. Cook for 2-3 minutes for medium.
    ½ cup BBQ Sauce
  • 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.
    4 slices cheddar cheese
  • Remove from the grill onto buns. Top with shredded firey jack cheese, onion rings, bacon, lettuce, tomatoes and additional BBQ sauce.
    4 burger buns, lettuce, tomatoes, sliced, onion rings

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
Food Safety Tip:
The USDA recommends cooking hamburgers to a safe minimum internal temperature of 160 °F (71.1 °C).
Optional Equipment:
  • Burger Patty Press which helps you to make perfectly shaped burgers, and even stuffed burgers. This is one of my favorite 'extras' in the kitchen.
  • Weber iGrill Mini to check the internal temperature of your grilled meats. This is the exact model I have and love!
 

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