This Texas BBQ Burger is loaded with juicy beef, smoky bacon, melted cheddar cheese, crispy onion rings, and rich barbecue sauce. Packed with bold Texas-inspired flavors, it’s the ultimate burger for backyard cookouts, game days, and burger lovers.

Ingredients

For the Burgers

• 1½ lb (680 g) ground beef (80/20)
• 1 tsp salt
• ½ tsp black pepper
• 1 tsp garlic powder
• 4 burger buns

Toppings

• 8 slices bacon, cooked
• 4 slices cheddar cheese
• 1 cup crispy onion rings
• ½ cup BBQ sauce
• Lettuce leaves
• 1 tomato, sliced
• Dill pickle slices

Instructions

1. Divide the beef into 4 equal patties.
2. Season both sides with salt, pepper, and garlic powder.
3. Grill or cook on a hot skillet for 4–5 minutes per side.
4. Add cheddar cheese during the last minute and allow it to melt.
5. Toast the burger buns until lightly golden.
6. Spread BBQ sauce on the bottom bun.
7. Add lettuce and the burger patty.
8. Top with bacon, onion rings, tomato slices, and pickles.
9. Drizzle with additional BBQ sauce.
10. Close with the top bun and serve immediately.

Prep Time

15 minutes

Cook Time

15 minutes

Total Time

30 minutes

Servings

4 Burgers