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Savory BBQ Bacon Onion Ring Burgers on Brioche Buns

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A juicy, smoky burger stacked with crispy bacon, crunchy homemade onion rings, and tangy BBQ sauce on soft brioche buns. Perfect for quick weeknight dinners or casual gatherings.

Ingredients

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  • 1 lb ground beef, 80/20 blend
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
  • 2 large yellow onions, sliced into 1/4-inch rings
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 cup cold sparkling water
  • Vegetable oil, for frying
  • 6 slices thick-cut bacon
  • 6 brioche buns, lightly toasted
  • 1/2 cup BBQ sauce
  • Optional: lettuce, tomato slices, pickles

Instructions

  1. Prepare the onion rings batter by whisking together flour, baking powder, and salt in a large bowl. Gradually add cold sparkling water until batter is smooth but thick.
  2. Heat vegetable oil in a deep fryer or heavy pot to 350°F. Dip onion rings into batter, let excess drip off, and fry in batches for 2-3 minutes until golden and crispy. Drain on wire rack lined with paper towels and keep warm.
  3. Cook bacon slices in a skillet over medium heat until crisp, about 6-8 minutes. Drain on paper towels.
  4. In a bowl, combine ground beef with garlic powder, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper. Gently mix and divide into 6 equal portions. Shape into patties slightly larger than buns and make a shallow indentation in the center of each.
  5. Heat a cast-iron skillet or grill pan over medium-high heat. Cook patties about 4 minutes per side for medium doneness (160°F internal temperature). Brush BBQ sauce on patties during the last minute to caramelize. Let rest for a few minutes.
  6. Lightly toast brioche buns cut side down on skillet or grill until golden. Spread BBQ sauce on bottom bun, add burger patty, layer with bacon and onion rings, add optional fresh toppings, and crown with top bun.

Notes

Use cold batter for crispy onion rings and avoid overcrowding the fryer. Rest patties after cooking to retain juiciness. Toast buns lightly to prevent sogginess. Bacon fat can be reserved for cooking patties for extra smoky flavor. Refresh onion rings by briefly re-frying if needed.

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Keywords: BBQ burger, bacon burger, onion ring burger, brioche bun, homemade burger, easy burger recipe, comfort food

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