Ingredients

• 12 frozen onion rings
• 1 1/2 pounds ground beef, preferably chuck
• Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
• Vegetable oil, for the grill
• 4 slices yellow cheddar cheese
• 4 brioche buns, split
• 1 cup prepared chili, warmed
• 1/3 cup barbecue sauce

Instructions

1. Prepare the onion rings as the label directs; keep warm. Meanwhile, preheat a grill to medium high. Form the beef into four 6-ounce patties, about 3/4 inch thick; press the center of each patty with your thumb to make a 1/2-inch-deep indentation. Season the patties on both sides with salt and pepper. Lightly brush the grill grates with vegetable oil, then grill the patties, indentation-side up, until marked on the bottom, about 5 minutes. Flip and cook until marked and slightly firm, about 3 more minutes for medium doneness. During the last minute of grilling, top each patty with a slice of cheese. Remove the patties to a plate and let rest 5 minutes. Grill the buns, cut-side down, until lightly toasted, about 1 minute. Top the bun bottoms with the burger patties, chili and onion rings. Drizzle with the barbecue sauce, then cover with the bun tops.
2. Photograph by Levi Brown