Smoky BBQ Beef Burgers with Potato Salad

Name: Smoky BBQ Beef Burgers with Potato Salad
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 12 min
Total time: 22 min
Yield: 5 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1.5 pound ground beef (80/20 lean); 0.25 cup BBQ sauce; 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce; 1 teaspoon garlic powder; 1 teaspoon onion powder; 1.5 teaspoon salt; 0.75 teaspoon black pepper (freshly ground); 5 hamburger buns; 5 slice cheddar cheese; 1 red onion (large, thinly sliced); 1 Roma tomato (thinly sliced); 5 Romaine lettuces; 2 can new potatoes (drained and quartered); 2 celeries (finely chopped); 0.5 cup mayonnaise; 2 tablespoon yellow mustard; 0.25 cup dill pickle relish; 1 package mixed green salad; 0.5 cup Ranch dressing

Hearty ground beef patties infused with smoky BBQ flavor, topped with cheese and fresh vegetables, served on toasted buns alongside a creamy, fast-to-make potato salad and a crisp green salad.

Prep: 10 min
Cook: 12 min
Total: 22 min
Servings: 5
Cuisine: American
Difficulty: Easy

Dietary

Nut-Free
High-Protein
Low-Sugar

Ingredients

1.5 pound ground beef (80/20 lean)
0.25 cup BBQ sauce
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon onion powder
1.5 teaspoon salt
0.75 teaspoon black pepper (freshly ground)
5 hamburger buns
5 slice cheddar cheese
1 red onion (large, thinly sliced)
1 Roma tomato (thinly sliced)
5 Romaine lettuces
2 can new potatoes (drained and quartered)
2 celeries (finely chopped)
0.5 cup mayonnaise
2 tablespoon yellow mustard
0.25 cup dill pickle relish
1 package mixed green salad
0.5 cup Ranch dressing

Instructions

In a large bowl, gently combine the ground beef, BBQ sauce, Worcestershire sauce, garlic powder, onion powder, 1 teaspoon of the salt, and 1/2 teaspoon of the black pepper. Form into 5 equally sized patties, about 1/2 inch thick.
Heat a large skillet or grill pan over medium-high heat. Cook the patties for 4-6 minutes per side, or until cooked to your desired doneness. During the last minute of cooking, place a slice of cheddar cheese on each patty to melt.
While the burgers cook, prepare the potato salad. In a medium bowl, combine the quartered new potatoes, finely chopped celery, 1/4 cup of the thinly sliced red onion, mayonnaise, yellow mustard, dill pickle relish, 1/2 teaspoon of the salt, and 1/4 teaspoon of the black pepper. Mix gently to combine.
Lightly toast the hamburger buns, if desired. Assemble the burgers by placing a patty on each bun, then topping with a Romaine lettuce leaf, a Roma tomato slice, and additional thinly sliced red onion.
Serve the Smoky BBQ Beef Burgers immediately with the Quick Potato Salad and a side of mixed green salad with Ranch dressing.

Notes

Leftover potato salad keeps well for 2-3 days in the refrigerator. Patties can be cooked on an outdoor grill for extra smoky flavor.

Nutrition (per serving)

Calories: 856
Protein: 31 g
Carbohydrates: 40 g
Fat: 54 g
Fiber: 3 g
Sodium: 510 mg
Saturated Fat: 18 g
Sugar: 5 g
Cholesterol: 100 mg