Description
This BBQ Bacon Burger recipe elevates a classic burger with crispy beer-battered Sam Adams onion rings, smoky bacon, melted cheese, and a tangy BBQ sauce, making it a perfect hearty meal for summertime dinners or casual get-togethers.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1.5 lbs Ground Beef
- 1.5 tbsp Kosher Salt
- 1.5 tbsp Black Pepper
- 1.5 tbsp Garlic Powder
- 2 whole Yellow Onions, sliced into rings
- 12 oz Sam Adams Summer Ale
- 2 cups White Flour
- 1 tbsp Cornstarch
- 1 tbsp Kosher Salt
- 1 tbsp Garlic Powder
- 1 tbsp Black Pepper
- 1 tbsp Cayenne Pepper
- Frying Oil (enough for deep frying)
- 6–8 Slices of Cheese (American or your choice)
- 8–10 Bacon Slices
- Favorite BBQ Sauce
- Burger Buns, toasted
Instructions
- Remove stems and peel the yellow onions. Slice them into 1.5-inch thick rings, separating each into individual rings. Soak the rings in ice water to crisp them.
- Preheat your fire or stove to medium-high (375-400°F). Add a deep dish cast iron skillet or Dutch oven with 2-3 inches of frying oil and heat it to 375°F for frying.
- In a bowl, combine 1.5 cups of flour, cornstarch, kosher salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and cayenne. Gradually whisk in the Sam Adams Summer Ale until you have a smooth batter resembling pancake batter. Place the remaining 0.5 cup flour in a separate bowl for dredging.
- Drain onion rings from ice water and gently pat dry. Dredge each ring first in flour, then dip into the beer batter, coating evenly.
- Carefully add battered rings into hot oil without overcrowding (3-5 at a time). Fry for about 2 minutes per side or until golden brown and crispy. Remove and place on wire rack over paper towels to drain excess oil.
- Reheat the skillet to medium-high heat. Add bacon slices and cook until crispy to your preference. Remove and set aside.
- Shape ground beef into loose 2-ounce balls and chill in the fridge until ready to cook.
- Place burger balls in the hot skillet and season with salt, pepper, and garlic powder. After 30 seconds, cover each ball with parchment paper and firmly press down with a spatula to smash them flat. Cook for 1-2 minutes on the first side until crisp.
- Flip burgers and season again. Add a slice of cheese on each patty and allow it to melt for 1-2 minutes. Stack two patties to create a double burger and remove from heat to rest.
- Spread mayonnaise on the toasted bottom bun. Place the double patty on top, add crispy bacon slices, beer-battered onion rings, drizzle with BBQ sauce, and finish with the top bun. Serve immediately and enjoy.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American