The 10 000 Burger Recipe

This legendary burger recipe won the 1999 National Beef Cook-Off, and for good reason! Get ready to taste the juicy, flavorful perfection that took home the gold. This recipe is a guaranteed crowd-pleaser, perfect for backyard barbecues, family dinners, or impressing your friends. Prepare for an explosion of beefy goodness!

Prep Time 15 mins
Cook Time 28 mins
Calories 774.1 kcal
Protein 99g
Rating 5.0 (1 Reviews)
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Chef Forktionary, author of this recipe

Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for The 10 000 Burger

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How to Make The 10 000 Burger

  1. Prepare the grill to medium-high heat.
  2. In a large bowl, gently combine ground beef, Worcestershire sauce, salt, and pepper. Avoid overmixing.
  3. Form the beef mixture into four 1/4-pound patties, making a slight indentation in the center of each to prevent bulging during cooking.
  4. Grill the patties for 4-5 minutes per side for medium-rare, or longer for desired doneness. Add cheese during the last minute of cooking.
  5. Toast the burger buns lightly on the grill.
  6. Spread mayonnaise on both halves of each bun.
  7. Layer lettuce, tomato, onion, and pickles on the bottom bun.
  8. Place the cooked burger patty on top.
  9. Add the remaining toppings (bacon, if desired).
  10. Top with the other bun half.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

54 g

Sugar

14g

Fat

58g

Carbs

24g