Cheyenne Burger Recipe

Name: Cheyenne Burger
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 pounds ground chuck (80/20 percent) or ground turkey (90/10 percent); 2 tablespoons canola oil; Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper; 1/4 cup BBQ Sauce, recipe follows; 8 slices smoked sharp Cheddar; 8 slices cooked bacon; Shoestring onion rings, see recipe; 4 burger buns, toasted, for serving; Wooden skewers, for serving, if needed; 2 tablespoons canola oil; 1 medium Spanish onion, coarsely chopped; 4 cloves garlic, coarsely chopped, sprinkled with salt and mashed with the side of a knife to make a paste; 1 cup ketchup; 1/3 cup water; 2 tablespoons ancho chili powder; 1 tablespoon paprika; 1 heaping tablespoon Dijon mustard; 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar; 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce; 1 chipotle chile in adobo, chopped (canned); 2 tablespoons dark brown sugar; 1 tablespoon honey; 1 tablespoon molasses; Salt and freshly ground black pepper; 1 quart peanut oil; 2 cups buttermilk; Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper; 2 cups all-purpose flour; 1/4 teaspoon cayenne powder; 2 large Vidalia onions, peeled, cut crosswise into 1/4 -inch thick slices and rings separated

Servings: persons

2 pounds ground chuck (80/20 percent) or ground turkey (90/10 percent)
2 tablespoons canola oil
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
1/4 cup BBQ Sauce, recipe follows
8 slices smoked sharp Cheddar
8 slices cooked bacon
Shoestring onion rings, see recipe
4 burger buns, toasted, for serving
Wooden skewers, for serving, if needed
2 tablespoons canola oil
1 medium Spanish onion, coarsely chopped
4 cloves garlic, coarsely chopped, sprinkled with salt and mashed with the side of a knife to make a paste
1 cup ketchup
1/3 cup water
2 tablespoons ancho chili powder
1 tablespoon paprika
1 heaping tablespoon Dijon mustard
1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
1 chipotle chile in adobo, chopped (canned)
2 tablespoons dark brown sugar
1 tablespoon honey
1 tablespoon molasses
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 quart peanut oil
2 cups buttermilk
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
2 cups all-purpose flour
1/4 teaspoon cayenne powder
2 large Vidalia onions, peeled, cut crosswise into 1/4 -inch thick slices and rings separated

1
Heat grill to high and add a cast iron pan on grill grates to preheat.
2
Place a cast iron pan on the grill.
3
Divide the meat into 4 equal portions (8-ounces each).
4
Form each portion loosely into a 3/4-inch burger and make a deep depression in the center with your thumb.
5
Brush each burger with oil and season with salt and pepper on both sides.
6
Place the burger in the cast iron pan, or directly on the grill, until slightly charred on both sides and cooked to desired doneness.
7
Brush the burgers with the BBQ sauce and add 2 slices of cheese to each burger during the last minute of cooking.
8
Close the lid to melt the cheese.
9
Place the burgers onto the toasted buns.
10
Top each with bacon, onion rings, and top bun.
11
Skewer with wooden skewer, if needed.
12
Heat the oil over medium-high heat in a heavy-bottomed medium saucepan.
13
Add the onions and cook until soft, 3 to 4 minutes.
14
Add the garlic and cook for 1 minute.
15
Add the ketchup and water, bring to a boil and simmer for 5 minutes.
16
Add the remaining ingredients, salt and pepper, to taste, and simmer for an additional 10 minutes until thickened, stirring occasionally.
17
Transfer the mixture to a food processor and puree until smooth, season with salt and pepper, if necessary.
18
Pour into a bowl and allow to cool at room temperature.
19
Sauce will keep for 1 week, in the refrigerator, stored in a tightly sealed container.
20
Heat the oil in a large saucepan over medium heat until it reaches 360 degrees F on a deep-fry thermometer.
21
Line a baking sheet with paper towels and set aside.
22
While the oil is heating, put the buttermilk in a large baking dish and season liberally with salt and pepper.
23
Divide the flour between 2 large baking dishes and season both dishes liberally with salt and pepper and cayenne.
24
Working in batches, dredge some of the onion rings in 1 of the dishes of flour and tap off the excess.
25
Dip the rings in the buttermilk and allow excess to drain off and then dredge the rings in the second dish of flour making sure to coat the rings evenly.
26
Tap off excess and put into the hot oil.
27
Fry the rings until golden brown and tender, turning once or twice, about 4 minutes.
28
Remove with a slotted spoon and drain on the baking sheet lined with paper towels and season with more salt.
29
Repeat with remaining onion rings.

2422

kcal

Calories

187

Fat

Carbs

104

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 30 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 pounds ground chuck (80/20 percent) or ground turkey (90/10 percent), 2 tablespoons canola oil, Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, 1/4 cup BBQ Sauce, recipe follows, and more.

Yes, Cheyenne Burger falls under the Soups & Stews category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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