Outback Burger

We love making copycat recipes at home from our favorite restaurants and this is one of them. It saves me time and money being able to make my families favorites recipes at home.

Add your favorite sides and enjoy this simple burger recipe at home.

Why This Recipe Works

This Outback Steakhouse copycat recipe is loaded with flavor and is easy to make at home. The burger is juicy, flavorful and even better topped with the creamy homemade sauce.

We also love to make this Cowboy Burger Recipe because of the crispy onions.

Ingredients

• Mayonnaise – The base of the sauce. We used full fat mayo
• Ketchup – You can make Easy Homemade Ketchup Recipe
• Cream-Style Horseradish Sauce – Gives the sauce the best flavor
• Paprika – You can also use smoked paprika
• Cayenne Pepper – Gives the sauce a kick of flavor
• Vegetable Oil (for frying) – Use any type of oil

Burger Ingredients

• Ground Beef – We used lean ground beef
• American Cheese – Use any type of cheese that you prefer
• Sesame Seed Hamburger Buns – Use your favorite hamburger buns
• Toppings – Add your favorite toppings such as Lettuce Leaves andTomato

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How to Make Outback Steakhouse Toppings

Step 1 – Mix together all the sauce ingredients in a small bowl.  Cover and refrigerate until ready to use.

Step 2 – Slice the onion into strips. In one bowl, whisk together the milk and eggs.  Set aside. 

Step 3 – In a separate bowl, stir together the flour, salt, cayenne pepper, paprika, dried oregano, thyme leaves and cumin. Dip the onion strips in the milk mixture and then coat them with the flour mixture.

Step 4 – Heat the vegetable oil in a large pot until it reaches 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Fry the onion strips in the oil for 3-5 minutes until they are golden brown.  Remove from the oil and place on a plate lined with paper towels. 

How to Make Outback Steakhouse Burgers

• Step 1 – Preheat the Blackstone Grill over medium high heat (approximately 400 degrees F).
• Step 2 – Spread the oil out on the grill with a spatula. 

Step 3 – Divide the beef into 4 even balls (approximately ½ poisoned each).

• Step 4 – Place the ground beef on the Blackstone grill on the oil. Press firmly on the ground beef balls into the Blackstone Grill.  Do not smash it all the way down but just press slightly to form a burger patty.

• Step 5 – Flip the burgers and cook until burgers are cooked through (3-4 more minutes). Place a slice of cheese onto each patty for the last minutes of the cook time.  
• Step 6 – Add the buns to the Blackstone Grill, cut-side down.  Cook for 1-2 minutes until they are golden brown.  
• Step 7 – Add some lettuce and tomato slices to the bottom bun of each bun.
• Step 8 – Remove the cheeseburger and add them to each  of the hamburger buns on top of the tomatoes. 
• Step 9 – Top each patty with some of the fried onion strips.  
• Step 10 – Spread some of the sauce on the bottom side of the top half of the bun.  Then place it on top of each burger. 
• Step 11 – Serve immediately while warm and enjoy.

Bloomin’ Burger Recipe Tips

• Oil – Use any oil with a high smoke point. Vegetable oil, canola oil, coconut oil or peanut oil will all work great in this recipe.
• Sauce – You can easily prepare the sauce ahead of time. We think it taste better once the ingredients have marinated together.
• Burgers – Cook the burgers until they are cooked through. You may need to use a meat thermometer to ensure they are completely cooked.

What to Serve with Outback Burger?

Anytime we we order the Outback Burger from the Outback Steakhouse menu we always get the Bloomin’ Onion and Aussie Cheese Fries as an appetizer. When I make it at home, I love to make Grilled French Fries, Salad or Blackstone Smashed Tator Tots.

The combination of the unique flavors of the burgers makes it a family favorite.

Outback Burger Toppings

This Outback Burger can be topped with your favorite burger toppings.

• Bloomin Onion Strips
• Burger Sauce
• Tomatoes
• Lettuce
• Mushrooms
• Slice of Cheese – Provolone CHeese or Cheddar Cheese
• Mustard
• Bacon
• House-Made Pickles
• Honey Mustard Sauce
• Ranch Dipping Sauce
• Blue Cheese Dressing

How to Store

Refrigerate any Outback Steakhouse Burger leftovers in an airtight container for up to 5 days.