BBQ Bacon Beer Onion Burger (Print Format)
Smoky bacon and beer-battered onion rings create a stacked, juicy burger ideal for grilling with friends.
# Ingredients:
→ Beef
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1.5 lbs ground beef
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1.5 tbsp kosher salt
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1.5 tbsp black pepper
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1.5 tbsp garlic powder
→ Beer Battered Onion Rings
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2 yellow onions, sliced into rings
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12 oz Samuel Adams Summer Ale
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2 cups white flour
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1 tbsp cornstarch
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1 tbsp kosher salt
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1 tbsp garlic powder
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1 tbsp black pepper
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1 tbsp cayenne
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Frying oil
→ Burgers
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6-8 slices cheese
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8-10 bacon slices
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Favorite BBQ sauce
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Burger buns, toasted
# Steps:
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Remove the stems from the onions, peel, and slice into 1.5-inch-thick rings. Separate into individual rings and soak in ice water.
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Preheat your fire to medium-high (375-400°F). Heat 2-3 inches of oil in a deep cast iron skillet or Dutch oven to 375°F.
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Combine 1.5 cups flour, cornstarch, kosher salt, garlic powder, black pepper, and cayenne in a bowl. Gradually mix in the beer until smooth, like pancake batter consistency. Place remaining flour in a separate bowl.
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Drain and pat dry the onion rings. Coat each ring in flour, then in beer batter, ensuring even coverage.
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Add battered onion rings to hot oil and fry for 2 minutes per side or until golden brown. Work in small batches to avoid overcrowding. Place cooked rings on a wire rack with paper towels underneath.
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Reheat fire to medium-high. Cook bacon in a cast iron skillet until desired crispness. Remove and set aside.
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Form ground beef into loose 2 oz balls and chill until ready to cook.
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Place burger balls on a hot skillet, season with salt, pepper, and garlic powder. Sear for 30 seconds, then smash flat with parchment and a spatula. Cook 1-2 minutes until crisp, then flip and season other side. Add cheese and cook another 1-2 minutes until melted. Stack two patties to make double patties.
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Spread mayonnaise on the bottom bun. Add double patty, bacon, onion rings, BBQ sauce, and the top bun. Serve immediately.
# Tips:
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For the best onion rings, avoid overcrowding the skillet while frying.