I have a confession for you. I will take a burger any day of the week over a super fancy meal. However, I am not always up for firing up a grill. On those days, these messy cowgirl burgers are are my go-to.
These are so good and come together in under 30 minutes. They’re perfect for entertaining and everyone loves them.
MESSY COWGIRL BURGERS
Ingredients:
- 6 large brioche buns, toasted
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1.5 pounds ground beef
- 1/2 small onion, chopped
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon pepper
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 3 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
- 1/4 cup chicken stock
- 1 tablespoon tomato paste
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 stick of butter, melted
- 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
- 2 tablespoons honey
- Sesame seeds
To Serve:
- Lettuce
- Tomato
- Pickles
Instructions:
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
- In a large cast iron skillet over medium-high heat, cook the ground beef until browned, breaking it apart with a spatula as it cooks.
- Add the chopped onions to the skillet and cook for 8-10 minutes, or until translucent and fragrant.
- Season the beef mixture with salt, paprika, pepper, garlic powder, chili powder, Worcestershire sauce, chicken stock, and tomato paste. Stir to combine.
- Reduce the heat to low, cover the skillet, and let the flavors simmer together for 5 minutes, allowing them to marry and intensify.
- In a small bowl, combine the melted butter, Dijon mustard, and honey, mixing until well incorporated.
- Assemble the burgers: Place the toasted brioche bun bottoms in a baking dish. Spoon the seasoned ground beef mixture onto each bun bottom, adding as much or as little as desired. Top each burger with shredded cheddar cheese.
- Bake the assembled burgers in the preheated oven until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Remove the burgers from the oven and place the bun tops over the melted cheese.
- Drizzle the buttery mustard-honey glaze over the tops of the burgers, ensuring that it seeps into every cranny.
- Sprinkle sesame seeds over the glazed burgers for added texture and visual appeal.
- Return the burgers to the oven for an additional 5 minutes to allow the buttery glaze to meld into the burgers.
- Serve your gourmet brioche bun burgers hot, accompanied by crisp lettuce, juicy tomato slices, and tangy pickles for a complete and satisfying meal.
With their buttery brioche buns, savory seasoned beef, gooey melted cheese, and irresistible honey-mustard glaze, these Gourmet Brioche Bun Burgers are worth it! Whether you’re hosting a backyard barbecue or simply craving a gourmet burger experience at home, this recipe is guaranteed to impress.
