Some burgers are built to be simple. This one is built to make a statement. The Triple Threat Bacon Cheeseburger combines three standout products from our Sticky Situation BBQ Box into one over-the-top backyard masterpiece that's smoky, savory, sweet, and just the right amount of spicy. Every layer works together, creating a burger that's far more than the sum of its parts.
It all starts with Meat Mitch Steer Season, a bold steakhouse-inspired seasoning that gives each smash burger patty a rich, beef-forward flavor with plenty of savory depth. As the burgers hit the hot grill or griddle, the seasoning helps create an incredible crust that locks in juices while delivering that crave-worthy smash burger texture every burger lover is after.
Next comes the sauce. Instead of choosing between two great BBQ sauces, this recipe combines them into one unforgettable finishing sauce. Sticky Fingers Classic Original BBQ Sauce delivers rich smoky sweetness with traditional competition-style BBQ flavor, while Kosmos Q Peach Habanero BBQ Sauce adds layers of fruity peach sweetness followed by a gentle habanero kick. Mixed together, they create the signature Triple Threat Sauce that perfectly balances sweet, smoky, tangy, and spicy without overpowering the beef.
Pile everything onto a toasted brioche bun with crispy bacon, melted cheddar, and crunchy onions, and you've got a burger that's equally at home for weeknight grilling, weekend cookouts, or game day gatherings. It's easy enough for any backyard cook to master, but packed with enough bold BBQ flavor to impress even the most seasoned pitmaster. If you're looking for one recipe that showcases exactly why the Sticky Situation box earned its name, this is it.
Three products. One burger. Zero regrets. Meat Mitch Steer Season brings the steakhouse swagger, Sticky Fingers Classic Original lays down that deep smoky BBQ foundation, and Kosmos Q Peach Habanero turns up the heat with a sweet, fruity kick. Stack it all on a toasted brioche bun and you've got a backyard burger that doesn't apologize for anything.
Preheat your grill or griddle to medium-high heat. You want a screaming hot surface before the beef ever touches it. That heat is what creates the crust.
Loosely form the ground beef into six equal balls. Do not pack them tight. The less you handle the meat, the better the texture once smashed.
Season each ball generously on all exposed sides with Meat Mitch Steer Season just before they hit the grill. Seasoning too early draws out moisture, so time this right.
Cook your bacon in a separate pan or on a cooler zone of the grill until crispy. Set aside on a wire rack, not paper towels, so it stays crisp instead of steaming.
Place each beef ball on the hot surface and immediately smash it down hard with a spatula or burger press (available in the Pitmaster Shop). Hold the pressure for 10 seconds. This maximizes surface contact and builds an aggressive, flavorful crust. Cook 2 to 3 minutes without touching it. Flip once the edges are visibly browned and the top has lost its pink.
Lay a slice of cheddar on each patty during the final minute of cooking. For a proper melt, cover with a dome lid or tent loosely with foil and add a small splash of water nearby to create steam.
In a small bowl, mix equal parts Sticky Fingers Classic Original BBQ Sauce and Kosmos Q Peach Habanero BBQ Sauce. Stir until combined. This is your signature Triple Threat sauce, the final piece of a three-product flavor stack that started with Meat Mitch Steer Season on the beef.
Toast the brioche buns cut-side down on the grill until golden. Watch them closely, brioche burns fast.
Spread a generous layer of Triple Threat sauce on both the top and bottom bun. Stack with the smash patty, bacon, and crispy onions.
Recipe Note
Pro Tips: Serve extra Triple Threat sauce on the side rather than overloading the burger. Too much sauce drowns out the crust you worked hard to build. Let the beef be the star, and let your guests dial in their own heat level. For the best smash burger results, pick up a reversible cast iron griddle from the Pitmaster Shop – it sits right over your grill grates and turns any grill into a flat top, giving you that perfect even sear from edge to edge.
