Copycat A&W Buddy Burger
The Buddy burger is one of my favorite menu items at A&W. Recently, the other burgers have been getting more expensive so I've found myself eating more of the Buddy burgers. Obviously it is even cheaper to make them at home. I've made this a few times and I have to say they taste pretty damn close to the original.
Ingredients
Grilled Onions
- 1 teaspoon beef broth concentrate (I recommend Better Than Bouillon Roasted Beef Base)
- 2 tablespoons neutral oil
- 2 medium onions (diced)
Beef Patties
Instructions
Grilled Onions
- In a small bowl, combine 1 teaspoon of beef broth concentrate with ¼ cup of water. In a large skillet, heat 2 tablespoons of oil over high heat. Add the onions and the beef broth. Cook for 10 minutes until all the moisture is evaporated and the onions are soft and some parts are getting caramelized.
Beef Patties
- Divide the ground beef into six equal portions. Heat a cast-iron pan over medium-high heat until lightly smoking. Add a patty to the center of the pan, quickly cover it with parchment paper, and use a burger press to flatten it to ¼-inch thick patty. Peel back and discard the parchment paper, then season the patties with salt and pepper. Cook for 1 minute then flip and cook the other side for 1 minute.
Assemble
- Now, it's time to assemble the burgers. First, toast the buns until they are slightly golden brown on the outside.
- On the bottom bun, spread one teaspoon of mustard, followed by two teaspoons of ketchup, grilled onions, and the beef patty. On the top bun, spread two teaspoons of mayonnaise. Combine the buns, and enjoy!
Nutrition
Calories: 552kcalCarbohydrates: 27gProtein: 25gFat: 38gSaturated Fat: 11gPolyunsaturated Fat: 7gMonounsaturated Fat: 16gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 84mgSodium: 955mgPotassium: 469mgFiber: 2gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 36IUVitamin C: 4mgCalcium: 99mgIron: 4mg
Nutrition information is calculated using an ingredient database and should be considered an estimate.
Did you make this?Let me know how it was!