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Rodeo Burger

Rodeo Burger is a loaded BBQ burger made with seasoned beef and melted cheddar.
Top it with crispy onion rings, turkey ham, jalapeños, and barbecue sauce.
Serve on toasted buns with cowboy butter for a bold, satisfying meal.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine American

Ingredients
  

  • 1 pound ground beef
  • 1 tablespoon hamburger seasoning
  • ½ teaspoon seasoned salt
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • 4 hamburger buns
  • 4 slices sharp cheddar cheese
  • 1 recipe cowboy butter
  • 2 slices beefsteak tomato
  • 6 medium onion rings prepared
  • 4 slices turkey ham cooked crisp and crumbled
  • 1 large jalapeño pepper thinly sliced
  • ¼ cup barbecue sauce

Instructions
 

  • Add the ground beef, hamburger seasoning, seasoned salt, and garlic powder to a large mixing bowl. Mix gently until just combined.
  • Divide the beef mixture into four equal portions, about 4 ounces each. Shape each portion into a thin patty approximately 5 inches in diameter. Make the patties slightly larger than the buns because they will shrink as they cook.
  • Press a shallow indentation into the center of each patty to help prevent the burgers from puffing up during cooking.
  • Preheat a large skillet over medium-high heat.
  • Cook the patties for about 4–5 minutes per side, or until they reach your preferred level of doneness. For food safety, ground beef should reach an internal temperature of 160°F.
  • Just before removing the patties from the skillet, place one slice of sharp cheddar cheese on each burger. Cover briefly to help the cheese melt.
  • While the patties cook, lightly toast the hamburger buns in a separate skillet or in the oven.
  • Spread cowboy butter over the cut sides of the toasted buns.
  • Place a cheesy beef patty on each bottom bun. Top with tomato, onion rings, crumbled turkey ham, and sliced jalapeños.
  • Drizzle barbecue sauce over the toppings, then add the top bun.
  • Serve immediately while the cheese is melted and the onion rings are crisp.

Notes

For a milder burger, remove the seeds from the jalapeño before slicing. You can also swap sharp cheddar for American cheese, pepper jack, or another good melting cheese.
Serve the burgers with extra onion rings, crispy potato wedges, coleslaw, or a simple green salad. For an especially saucy BBQ burger, add a little extra barbecue sauce directly to the toasted bun.