Nolan Ryan Ground Beef sirloin patties topped with smoky chopped brisket from your favorite BBQ spot, melted cheese, grilled onions, pickles, and BBQ sauce. It's rich, it's indulgent, and it's absolutely delicious. This is peak summer grilling.
Ingredients
For the Burgers:
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4 Nolan Ryan Ground Beef Sirloin Patties (pre-made)
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4 slices cheddar cheese
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4 brioche hamburger buns
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2 tablespoons butter (for toasting buns)
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Salt and pepper
For Toppings:
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1.5-2 cups chopped or shredded BBQ brisket (I will provide from local BBQ spot)
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1/2 cup BBQ sauce
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1 large yellow onion, diced
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Dill pickle slices
Instructions
Prep the Onions:
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Grill onions: While grill preheats, brush sliced onions with olive oil and place in a grill basket or directly on the grill grates over medium heat. Grill for 8-10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until caramelized and tender. Season with salt and pepper. Set aside.
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Warm brisket: Heat chopped brisket and BBQ sauce together (either in a small pan on the grill or in the oven at 300°F for 10 minutes). Keep warm.
Grill the Burgers:
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Preheat grill: Heat grill to medium-high (about 375-400°F). Oil the grates.
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Season and grill: Pat pre-made patties dry. Season lightly with salt and pepper. Place on grill and cook for 3-4 minutes without moving.
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Flip and cheese: Flip burgers and cook another 2-3 minutes for medium (160°F internal temp). In the last minute, place cheddar slice on each patty. Close grill lid to melt cheese.
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Rest: Remove to a plate and let rest 2-3 minutes.
Toast the Buns:
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Toast: While burgers rest, butter the cut sides of brioche buns. Place cut-side down on grill for 1-2 minutes until golden.
Assemble:
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Build: Place cheeseburger on bottom bun. Top with grilled onions, then a generous portion of warm chopped brisket (and a splash of BBQ sauce). Add pickle slices on top. Spread BBQ sauce on the top bun and place on burger.
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Serve: Serve immediately with extra BBQ sauce on the side.
