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Smoky Chipotle Burgers with Homemade BBQ Sauce

Modified: Apr 19, 2024 · Published: Sep 30, 2014 by Carissa · This post may contain affiliate links · Leave a Comment

Smoky Chipotle Burgers with Homemade BBQ sauce are great all year. Their smoky flavor comes from pureed chipotle, bacon, and smoked cheese.

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Burgers are one of those things that anyone can like. It's because they're versatile. Anyone can find something they like. Whether it is traditional, with minimal toppings, or loaded with unusual toppings like fried eggs or peanut butter.

You can even take your pick of meat choices - beef of course is standard. You can also choose from turkey, chicken, or fish. I would say these Smoky Chipotle Burgers with Homemade BBQ Sauce are the middle of the road. It's a step up from your basic fast food burger, but not loaded with fancy toppings either.

Ingredients to make patties for smoky chipotle burgers.

How to make Smoky Chipotle Burgers:

The patties for this burger are made from lean ground beef (you could turn them into blended burgers if you're looking to save money or cut down on red meat) with the addition of pureed chipotle peppers and Worcestershire for a smoky kick. These are definitely a million times better than store-bought frozen burger patties.

The patties are good, but what really makes these burgers stand out is the homemade BBQ sauce. It is probably the best I've had. You can make it for anything that you would use BBQ sauce for - grilled chicken or meat, sandwiches or pulled pork.

This sauce is cooked, which makes it extra thick and delicious. It's sweet and smoky with a bit of heat thanks to the addition of chipotle peppers and smoked paprika. If you can't find smoked paprika, use regular paprika, but it won't be quite as smoky.

A hand holding a ball of ground beef.

I make these patties roughly ¼lb each. For me, that means taking a ball of meat that is roughly a handful, and flattening it into patty form. I also make the edges thicker than the center to help them cook evenly. The patties can be made ahead of time and stored in the fridge until you need them, or even frozen if need be. Just make sure they're not touching when you freeze them or you'll never get them apart.

The patties can be cooked however you like. When I'm making burgers, I always prefer to use the grill. But they can be cooked in a grill pan or skillet on the stovetop as well. I've even made them on my countertop grill (George Foreman style - does anyone else still use those??) with great success.

Uncooked smoky chipotle burgers patties

Then comes the best part - dressing the burger. This is where all those delicious toppings come in. Smoky bacon (that you will have cooked while the burgers were cooking), smoked cheddar cheese, and red onions. And not to forget the best part - that delicious BBQ sauce! These are perfect with a simple green salad to make a complete meal.

Smoky Chipotle Burger on a white plate.

Smoky Chipotle Burgers Ingredients:

  • Ketchup - any type or brand will work
  • Garlic
  • Brown sugar - either light or dark will work here
  • Pure maple syrup - if you don't have any, substitute more brown sugar
  • Worcestershire sauce
  • Apple cider vinegar
  • Smoked paprika
  • Chipotle in adobo sauce - minced or pureed
  • Freshly ground pepper
  • Extra-lean ground beef
  • Thick cut bacon
  • Red onion
  • Smoked cheddar cheese
  • Fresh hamburger buns
Smoky chipotle burger on a white plate.

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Smoky Chipotle Burgers Nutrition Notes:

It's no secret that burgers aren't generally health food. These ones are no exception. They pack a hefty caloric punch, especially considering that you will probably eat them with some sort of a side dish (ideally salad or vegetables).

If you're looking to cut calories, the easiest way is to make the patties smaller or making blended-beef patties with ground mushrooms. You could also try using turkey bacon (I've tried some really good ones, I promise) or reduced-fat cheddar cheese, though you likely won't be able to find a smoked version.

Don't try to use ground turkey in place of the ground beef, as the burger will be lacking in flavor.

Carissa Serink

Smoky Chipotle Burgers with Homemade BBQ Sauce

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Smoky Chipotle Burgers with Homemade BBQ sauce are great all year. Their smoky flavor comes from pureed chipotle, bacon, and smoked cheese.
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Servings: 8
Course: Entree
Cuisine: American
Calories: 568
Prep Time 20 minutes mins
Cook Time 30 minutes mins
Total Time 50 minutes mins
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Equipment

  • Gas or charcoal grill or grill pan or skillet

Ingredients
  

For the BBQ Sauce
  • 1 cup ketchup
  • 2 cloves garlic minced or chopped
  • 2 Tablespoons brown sugar
  • 2 Tablespoons pure maple syrup
  • 2 Tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 ½ Tablespoons apple cider vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1 teaspoon chipotle in adobo sauce minced or pureed
  • ½ teaspoon freshly ground pepper
For the hamburger patties
  • 2 pounds extra lean ground beef
  • 2 Tablespoons pureed chipotle in adobo sauce
  • 2 Tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
For the burgers
  • 8 slices thick cut bacon cooked
  • 1 small red onion thinly sliced
  • 8 slices smoked cheddar cheese
  • 8 fresh hamburger buns (Use Gluten Free buns to make this recipe Gluten Free)
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Instructions
 

For the sauce
  1. Stir together 1 cup ketchup, minced garlic, 2 Tablespoons brown sugar, 2 Tablespoons pure maple syrup, 2 Tablespoons Worcestershire sauce, 1 ½ Tablespoons apple cider vinegar, 1 teaspoon smoked paprika, 1 teaspoon chipotle in adobo sauce, and ½ teaspoon freshly ground pepper in a medium saucepan. Bring to a boil over medium heat, then reduce heat to low and simmer for 15-20 minutes until thickened. (Partially cover with a lid to prevent splatters). Remove from heat and allow to cool. Can be stored in the refrigerator for a week.
For the hamburger patties
  1. Mix 2 pounds extra lean ground beef, 2 Tablespoons pureed chipotle in adobo sauce, and 2 Tablespoons Worcestershire sauce together with your hands. Form into 8 patties. Refrigerate until ready to cook.
  2. Heat grill at medium high heat for 10 minutes. Oil grill with an oiled paper towel. Place hamburger patties on the grill. Cook for about 7-10 minutes on each side.
For the burgers
  1. Assemble hamburger patties, cheese, bacon and onions on the buns. Top with a generous portion of the BBQ sauce.

Nutrition

Calories: 568kcalCarbohydrates: 41gProtein: 38gFat: 28gSaturated Fat: 11gPolyunsaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gTrans Fat: 0.4gCholesterol: 111mgSodium: 1022mgPotassium: 731mgFiber: 2gSugar: 17gVitamin A: 470IUVitamin C: 4mgCalcium: 222mgIron: 5mg

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