2tablespoonsRed River Ranch Mesquite seasoningor blend of your choice
1tablespooncoarse ground back pepper
12-16King's Hawiian rollssliced in half
6deli slices cheddar cheese
Dill pickle chipsfor topping
2jalapenosthinly sliced into rounds
6slicesthick cut baconcooked and chopped
6deli slices Wwiss cheese
Sesame seeds for sprinkling
Instructions
Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F. Lightly butter a 12-inch Dutch oven or 9x13-inch casserole dish.
In a small mixing bowl combine the Worcestershire sauce, A1 sauce, minced garlic, ketchup, liquid smoke and adobo sauce.
Heat a medium cast iron skillet over medium-low heat. Add 2 tablespoons of butter and the onions. Cook for about 4 minutes, stirring occasionally, until lightly browned, stirring frequently.
Stir in the mustard. Set aside.
In a large bowl add the ground beef, Mesquite seasoning and black pepper. You can also replace the Mesquite and pepper with a seasoning blend of your choice. Stir the Worcestershire mix into the ground beef until combined.
Press the meat into the bottom of the Dutch oven or casserole dish. Evenly top with the browned onions.
Bake for 25 minutes. Remove the dish from the oven and let cool for about 5 minutes. Carefully, remove the burger from the dish onto a cutting board. Reserve 2 tablespoons of the meat grease in the pan.
Place the bottom of the rolls in the dish, with the reserved grease (depending on size, it may take more than 12 rolls). Top with a layer of cheddar cheese. Top with the ground beef loaf, followed by pickles, jalapenos, chopped bacon, and Swiss cheese. Finish with the top roll and press down slightly.
Melt the remaining ½ stick of butter and brush over the tops of the rolls. Sprinkle with the sesame seeds. Place back in the oven and bake for 15 to 20 minutes, or until the cheese has melted. Serve warm.