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Burgers at Lebowski’s Grill, Austin, Texas

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 “Infusion with Bacon Burger” Austin, 2022

I’ve decided to check out some of Austin’s best burgers and the first one on my list was from Lebowski’s Grill at Highland Lanes bowling alley. Mariko and I shared the Infusion with Bacon, and a Buffalo Dude (substituting crispy chicken instead of beef).

The burger was large and messy, with plenty of dripping from the grilled onions, peppers, and jalapeno ranch. It was delicious! The bun wasn’t anything special, and the beef pattie looked like it came pre-made from the factory, but the taste was good, and went well with the toppings.

The Buffalo Dude was even bigger than the burger, with a hefty piece of chicken dominating the sandwich. If you like buffalo sauce, you’ll love this sandwich. We felt that it was a litte too much, though. The chicken was pretty good… not dry, and flavorful.

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 “Buffalo Dude with Chicken” Austin, 2022

The fries were good. Nothing special, but they didn’t detract from the burger & fries experience.

I’d give the burgers here a 6 out of 10. Pretty good, but perhaps not enough for a special trip. It would definitely level up a night of bowling, though!

Funny Burger Cheese

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 “Dinner Spread” Cedar Park, 2022

We have a few friends over for dinner tonight and I grilled some burgers, and Mariko baked the buns. I had bought some round-shaped cheese for burgers. I thought it was a good idea, but it just looks weird. Square cheese definitely makes for a better photo!

They still tasted great, though. 😄

Burgers for the 4th

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 “Loaded Burger” Cedar Park, 2022

Our go-to meal for the Fourth of July has to be burgers. And of course Mariko bakes some incredible buns, which really make the burger special!

Rounding out the meal were some seasoned fries and homemade pasta salad. It was a fantastic holiday dinner. 😄🇺🇸

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 “Buns” Cedar Park, 2022

Post-Camping Tradition

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 “Pepito’s Mexican Burger” Fort Stockton, 2021

It has become a tradition to stop at Pepito’s Cafe for lunch on the way back from camping out at Big Bend, and now also Guadalupe Mountains. I’ve always gotten the Pepito’s Mexican Burger to quench my hiker hunger and it never disappoints!

Burger Night

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 “Burger Tower” Cedar Park, 2020

I got the request for burgers, and I was happy to oblige! Like last time, I fried up some bacon as well, but also grilled some onions and jalapeños for Koa and I. (Mariko prefers raw onions and peppers) We also had sliced avocado, so the cheeseburgers had a lot going on. The above photo is Mariko’s sky-high burger, and below is my creation, which turned out to be really messy and fun to eat.

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 “Deluse Burger” Cedar Park, 2020

Homemade buns were beautiful and delicious and made a huge difference! Over the years, I’ve tweaked my burger recipe and technique: I add salt, pepper, Dijon mustard, and Japanese Worcestershire sauce to the 80/20 ground chuck, mixing with a fork.

The most important change I’ve made in cooking the burgers, is when I add the cheese. In the past, I used to add the cheese while the patties were still cooking on the grill. But now, I add the cheese later – when the patties are cooked, I transfer them into a warm casserole dish, add the cheese, and cover with foil while the burgers rest a few minutes. The cheese melts just the same, but the benefit is that the barbecue grill stays cleaner. I really don’t miss that smell of burning cheese the next time I fire up the grill!

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