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Smoky Chipotle Burgers with Homemade BBQ Sauce

Smoky Chipotle Burgers with Homemade BBQ sauce are great all year. Their smoky flavor comes from pureed chipotle, bacon, and smoked cheese.
Prep Time20 minutes
Cook Time30 minutes
Total Time50 minutes
Course: Entree
Cuisine: American
Keyword: bacon, Barbecue Sauce, Beef, Burger, Cheddar, Chipotle, gluten free, Hamburger, Smoky
Servings: 8
Calories: 568kcal
Author: Carissa Serink

Equipment

  • Gas or charcoal grill or grill pan or skillet

Ingredients

For the BBQ Sauce

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)

Instructions

For the sauce

  • 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

  • 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.
  • 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

  • Assemble hamburger patties, cheese, bacon and onions on the buns. Top with a generous portion of the BBQ sauce.

Nutrition

Calories: 568kcal | Carbohydrates: 41g | Protein: 38g | Fat: 28g | Saturated Fat: 11g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 10g | Trans Fat: 0.4g | Cholesterol: 111mg | Sodium: 1022mg | Potassium: 731mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 17g | Vitamin A: 470IU | Vitamin C: 4mg | Calcium: 222mg | Iron: 5mg