# Bacon cheeseburger (from SAM THE COOKING GUY)

Video: [The Best Western Bacon Cheeseburger Ever | SAM THE COOKING GUY 4K](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i3hcDHnVvPg) by [SAM THE COOKING GUY](https://www.youtube.com/@samthecookingguy).
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- Serves: not stated
- Total time: not stated
- Ontario estimate*: ~$3.72 per serving, ~$11.16 for ~3 portions (assumed); saves ~$14.28* per serving (79%) vs ordering out (~$18.00*). * Estimate: predicted from the ingredient list: 4 line(s) priced from Ontario averages, the rest filled with typical costs for their type; the video doesn't state how many it serves, so 3 portions were assumed; restaurant comparison is a typical Ontario casual-restaurant plate at ~$18, before delivery fees, tax and tip. Prices: Ontario averages (StatCan 2026-07) + RecipesMD estimates, pro-rated, staples excluded.

## Ingredients

- 1/3 lb ground beef
- to taste sautéed onions _(amount estimated)_
- to taste kosher salt _(amount estimated)_
- to taste black pepper _(amount estimated)_
- 1 yellow onion
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- to taste garlic powder _(amount estimated)_
- 1 cup dark beer
- for frying frying oil _(amount estimated)_
- to taste BBQ sauce _(amount estimated)_
- to taste Japanese mayonnaise _(amount estimated)_
- 1 tbsp diced chipotle peppers in adobo _(amount estimated)_
- 2 slices American cheese
- 1 set sesame seed hamburger buns
- for toasting cooking oil _(amount estimated)_
- 2 slices cooked bacon

## Steps

1. [1:39](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i3hcDHnVvPg&t=99s) Divide the ground beef into two portions and flatten them into thin patties.
2. [1:56](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i3hcDHnVvPg&t=116s) Spoon the sautéed onion mix onto the center of one patty.
3. [2:12](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i3hcDHnVvPg&t=132s) Place the second patty on top and seal the edges carefully.
4. [2:41](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i3hcDHnVvPg&t=161s) Season the top of the stuffed patty with kosher salt and black pepper.
5. [3:01](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i3hcDHnVvPg&t=181s) Slice the peeled yellow onion into 1/4-inch thick rounds and separate them into rings.
6. [3:49](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i3hcDHnVvPg&t=229s) In a bowl, combine flour, salt, pepper, garlic powder, and dark beer to make the batter.
7. [4:31](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i3hcDHnVvPg&t=271s) Dip the onion rings into the batter to coat them thoroughly.
8. [4:39](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i3hcDHnVvPg&t=279s) Fry the battered onion rings in hot oil (around 350-360°F) for 2.5 to 3 minutes until golden brown, flipping halfway.
9. [5:37](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i3hcDHnVvPg&t=337s) Drain the cooked onion rings on a wire rack.
10. [6:53](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i3hcDHnVvPg&t=413s) Place the stuffed burger patty on the preheated grill, seasoned side down, and season the other side with salt and pepper.
11. [7:11](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i3hcDHnVvPg&t=431s) Mix BBQ sauce, Japanese mayonnaise, and diced chipotle peppers in a small bowl to make the sauce.
12. [7:59](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i3hcDHnVvPg&t=479s) Flip the burger patty and top with two slices of American cheese, then close the grill lid to melt.
13. [8:17](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i3hcDHnVvPg&t=497s) Drizzle oil on the burger buns and toast them on a flat top grill.
14. [8:29](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i3hcDHnVvPg&t=509s) Spread the chipotle BBQ sauce on the toasted bottom bun.
15. [8:48](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i3hcDHnVvPg&t=528s) Layer three onion rings, the cheesy burger patty, cooked bacon slices, more sauce, and the top bun.

## Equipment

- grill
- flat top grill
- deep pot
- wire rack
- bowls
- spider strainer

## What the video didn't say

- servings
- totalMin
- exact measurements for spices and sauces
- oil temperature verification method

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