BBQ Ranch Burgers Cheddar Bacon (Print-Friendly Version)
Bold BBQ beef burgers with ranch, cheddar, bacon, and slaw on toasted brioche buns.
# What You'll Need:
→ Burger Patties
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800 g ground beef, 80/20 fat ratio, organic and grass-fed recommended
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2 tablespoons ranch seasoning, store-bought or homemade
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1 teaspoon salt
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0.5 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
→ Coleslaw Topping
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300 g raw coleslaw mix or finely shredded cabbage
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60 g mayonnaise
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1 tablespoon BBQ sauce
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1 teaspoon white vinegar
→ Burger Sauce
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60 g mayonnaise
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1 tablespoon ketchup
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0.5 teaspoon ranch seasoning
→ Toppings and Buns
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6 slices cheddar cheese
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6 brioche burger buns
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6 slices cooked streaky bacon
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Red onion slices, optional
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Pickle slices, optional
→ For Grilling and Assembly
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60 ml BBQ sauce, for basting
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Bacon grease, reserved for toasting buns
# How to Make It:
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Remove ground beef from the refrigerator and let it sit at room temperature for 15–20 minutes. While waiting, prepare the remaining ingredients.
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In a mixing bowl, combine the coleslaw mix with mayonnaise, BBQ sauce, and white vinegar. Toss well and refrigerate until ready to assemble.
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In a separate bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, ketchup, and ranch seasoning until smooth. Set aside.
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Fry bacon strips in a skillet over medium heat until crispy. Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate. Reserve the bacon grease in the skillet.
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Preheat the grill to medium-high heat for at least 5–10 minutes. In a bowl, gently combine ground beef with ranch seasoning, salt, and pepper. Form into 6 equal patties, making a shallow indent in the center of each.
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Place patties on the grill. Grill for 4 minutes, then baste with BBQ sauce. Flip and grill another 3–4 minutes, basting the second side as well. Top each with cheddar cheese. Grill until cheese melts and desired doneness is reached.
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Transfer grilled patties to a plate and let them rest for at least 5 minutes to allow juices to redistribute.
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While patties rest, toast brioche buns, cut side down, in the reserved bacon grease over medium heat until golden.
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Spread burger sauce on bottom half of each bun. Place burger patty on top. Add bacon, coleslaw, onions and pickles if desired. Cap with the top bun and serve immediately.
# Additional Tips:
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For optimal tenderness, handle ground beef minimally and season patties just before grilling.
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Forming a slight indentation in each patty prevents swelling during grilling.
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Resting burgers after grilling ensures juiciness and preserves flavor.