This Rodeo Burger is loaded with bold, smoky flavors and stacked high with juicy beef patties, crispy onion rings, melted cheddar cheese, bacon, and spicy jalapeños. Finished with rich barbecue sauce and flavorful cowboy butter, this burger delivers the perfect mix of savory, smoky, creamy, and spicy in every bite. It’s the ultimate comfort food for burger nights, cookouts, or weekend cravings.
Rodeo Burger Recipe
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Ingredients
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 tablespoon hamburger seasoning
- ½ teaspoon seasoned salt
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- 2 hamburger buns
- 4 slices sharp cheddar cheese
- 1 recipe cowboy butter
- 2 slices beefsteak tomato
- 6 medium onion rings, prepared
- 4 slices bacon, cooked crisp, crumbled
- 1 large jalapeno pepper, sliced into thin rounds
- ¼ cup barbecue sauce
Instructions
- To a large mixing bowl, add ground beef, hamburger seasoning, seasoned salt, and garlic powder. Mix until just combined.
- Divide the ground beef mixture into four equal portions (4 ounces). Shape each portion into a thin patty, about 5 inches in diameter, or slightly larger than the hamburger buns to allow for shrinkage during cooking. Press a shallow indentation in the center of each patty to prevent bulging.
- Preheat a skillet over medium-high heat.*
- Cook the patties for about 4-5 minutes per side, or until desired doneness is reached. For medium-done burgers, the internal temperature should be 145°F-150°F. For medium-well, cook to 150°F-165°F.
- Just before removing the burgers from the heat, place a slice of cheddar cheese on each patty to melt.
- While the burgers are cooking, lightly toast the hamburger buns in a separate pan or in the oven.
Assembly
- Spread a generous amount of cowboy butter on the bottom half of each toasted bun.
- Top with a tomato slice, 2 cheeseburger patties, 3 onion rings, half of the crumbled bacon, and jalapeno slices. Drizzle with barbecue sauce.
- Add any garnishes you desire. Top with a bun and serve warm.
Health Benefits
While indulgent, this burger still provides important nutrients. Beef is rich in protein, iron, and vitamin B12, helping support energy and muscle health. Tomatoes and jalapeños provide antioxidants and vitamin C, while homemade preparation allows you to control ingredient quality and portion sizes more effectively than fast-food alternatives.
