Southern BBQ Burger

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 pounds ground chuck (80 percent lean)
• Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
• 1 1/2 tablespoons canola oil
• 4 slices American Cheese
• 4 hamburger buns, split and toasted
• lettuce and tomato
• 12 slices pastrami
• 1 cup BUSH’S Southern Style Baked Beans
• 6-8 onion rings

Direction

1. Divide the meat into 4 equal portions. Lightly coat your hands with canola oil and form each portion loosely into a 3/4-inch-thick burger, using your thumb make a 1/2-inch depression in the center. Brush the burgers with a light layer of canola oil. Season both sides of each burger with salt and pepper.
2. If using a grill: Turn gas grill to high. For a charcoal grill, heat coals until ashed over. Grill the burgers for about 3 to 5 minutes or until a golden brown crust forms. Flip the burgers and cook for another 3 to 5 minutes, or until a golden brown crust forms.
3. Add the cheese, during the last minute of cooking and top with a stainless steel mixing bowl to help melt the cheese.
4. While the burger is cooking on the second side, prep buns by toasting them with a thin spread of butter. Layer with lettuce and tomato and any other desired condiments, so that the bun is ready to receive the burger.
5. Place the burger on the bottom bun, evenly divide the pastrami, BUSH’S Southern Style Baked Beans and onion rings among the four burgers and layer, finishing by placing the second half of the bun on top. Serve immediately.