Ingredients:

Yields: 4
Cook: mins
Prep: 25 mins

• 1 pound ground chuck beef
  
• 8 strips cooked bacon
  
• 4 pretzel bread burger buns
  
• 1 cup crumbled bleu cheese
  
• 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  
• 1 teaspoon black pepper
  
• 1 teaspoon chili powder
  
• 1 tomato, sliced
  
• 1 onion, sliced
  
• 4 iceberg lettuce leaves
  
• 1 cup Cowboy Hickory Wood Chunks
  

PREPARATION:

• In a bowl, mix the ground chuck beef, salt, pepper, and chili powder
  
• Once mixed, mold beef into four even sized large patties and set aside for later use
  
• Light Cowboy Hardwood Lump Charcoal in charcoal chimney and let burn for 10-15 minutes
  
• Spread hot coals over grilling area while placing a handful of Cowboy Hickory Wood Chunks on top and preheat grill for approximately 10 minutes
  
• Add patties over direct heat on grill and cook for 5 minutes per side, flipping once while cooking
  
• When the patties are within 2 minutes of being done, place crumbled bleu cheese on top
  
• If you prefer a toasted bun, place on grill for 1 minute, or until crisp
  
• Place grilled burgers on bun and top with bacon, tomatoes and onions
• Serve and enjoy!