These smoky and flavorful bbq burger patties are the perfect base for your favorite barbecue-style burgers.
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Tired of using store-bought or frozen burger patties? Take your burgers to a whole new level with our recipe for homemade BBQ Burger Patties!
This patty recipe is super tasty, especially for smoky barbecue-style burgers. We love using these patties for our Pub Burger and our backyard cookout BBQ sliders! Load these up with some cheese, bacon, and other savory toppings and you’ve got a classic restaurant-style burger to enjoy!
BBQ Burger Patties
Equipment
- Burger press optional
- Cast iron grill pan optional
Ingredients
- 1 lb ground beef 80% lean
- 1 tbsp barbecue sauce
- ½ tbsp Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tbsp onion powder
- 1 tbsp garlic powder
- Dash liquid smoke
- Salt to taste
Instructions
- Combine all ingredients in a large bowl and mix thoroughly.
- Form meat into three equal-sized balls.
- Flatten and shape burger patties until they are about 1/2″ to 3/4″ thick.*
Cooking On Cast Iron
- Preheat cast iron pan over medium-high heat for about 5 minutes.
- Transfer patties to cast iron pan and cook for 4-5 minutes.
- Flip patties and cook for another 2-3 minutes, adding cheese immediately if desired.
- Check for doneness. Remove from heat and serve.
Cooking On A Skillet
- Add about 1 tbsp vegetable oil to a skillet and heat on medium-high.
- Transfer patties to skillet and cook for 6-7 minutes.
- Flip patties and cook for another 5-6 minutes, topping with cheese 2-3 minutes into cooking if desired.
Grilling
- Preheat grill on medium-high.
- Transfer patties to grill and cook for 6-7 minutes.
- Flip patties and cook for another 5-6 minutes, topping with cheese 2-3 minutes into cooking if desired.
Notes
Nutrition
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