🥩 Outback Copycat Burger

This **Outback Copycat Burger** brings the bold, grilled flavor of the famous restaurant favorite right to your backyard! A juicy beef patty seasoned with Outback-style spices, topped with grilled onions and a creamy secret sauce — all on a toasted bun. It's a hearty, satisfying dinner that tastes like a million bucks.

Ingredients

• Burgers: 1 1/2 lbs (680g) ground beef (80/20)
• 1 tsp coarse salt
• 1 tsp black pepper
• 1 tsp garlic powder
• 1 tsp onion powder
• 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
• 4 hamburger buns, split and toasted
• Toppings: 1 large sweet onion (like Vidalia), sliced into rings
• 1 tbsp olive oil or butter (for grilling onions)
• 4 slices American or cheddar cheese (optional)

Secret Sauce:

• 1/4 cup mayonnaise
• 1 tbsp ketchup
• 1 tsp white vinegar
• 1/2 tsp Worcestershire sauce
• 1/4 tsp garlic powder
• Pinch of cayenne (optional)

Instructions

1. Make sauce: Mix all sauce ingredients in a small bowl. Chill until ready to use.
2. Prep patties: Divide beef into 4 balls. Gently form into patties, about 3/4-inch thick. Don’t overwork. Season both sides with salt, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, and paprika.
3. Grill onions: Heat oil in a skillet or on the grill. Cook onion rings over medium heat 8–10 minutes, turning once, until golden and tender.
4. Grill burgers: On a hot grill or skillet, cook patties 4–5 minutes per side for medium. Add cheese in the last minute if using.
5. Toast buns: Lightly toast cut-side down on the grill.
6. Assemble: Spread secret sauce on both bun halves. Add burger, top with grilled onions, and close the sandwich.
7. Serve immediately! Pair with fries, coleslaw, or grilled veggies.

Tip: For true Outback flavor, use a cast-iron skillet or grill. You can also make mini sliders with this recipe — perfect for parties!

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