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Cross-section of the Dan Campbell Burger with brisket, cheese, and jalapeños

Name: Dan Campbell Burger

Summary: A towering, flavor-packed burger inspired by Detroit Lions head coach Dan Campbell—loaded with two beef patties, brisket, cheeses, jalapeños, and mozzarella sticks, topped with BBQ and ranch sauces.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
5 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 1
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 1.2
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • Ingredients: for one massive burger
  • 2 x 7-ounce ground beef patties
  • ½ cup pulled beef brisket smoked or pre-cooked
  • 2 mozzarella sticks pre-fried or frozen
  • 1 slice cheddar cheese
  • 1 slice American cheese
  • 1 slice pepper jack cheese
  • 4 –5 fresh jalapeño slices
  • 1½ tbsp barbecue sauce
  • 1 tbsp ranch dressing
  • 1 large toasted burger bun brioche or pretzel bun preferred
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Optional: butter for toasting bun

Equipment

  • Equipment:
  • Grill or stovetop skillet
  • Oven or air fryer (for mozzarella sticks)
  • Spatula
  • Large mixing bowl (for brisket prep, optional)
  • Serving plate or burger board

Method
 

  1. Instructions:
  2. Grill the patties: Season both beef patties with salt and pepper. Cook on a grill or skillet over medium-high heat for 3–4 minutes per side or until fully cooked.
  3. Heat the brisket: Warm pulled brisket in a pan or microwave. Add BBQ sauce and stir to coat evenly.
  4. Prepare mozzarella sticks: Bake or fry mozzarella sticks according to package directions until golden and crispy.
  5. Melt cheeses: In the final minute of cooking, place one slice of cheese (cheddar, American, pepper jack) on each patty and allow to melt.
  6. Toast the bun: Lightly butter and toast both halves of the burger bun until golden.
  7. Assemble the burger:
  8. Bottom bun
  9. First cheesy patty
  10. Brisket layer
  11. Jalapeño slices
  12. Mozzarella sticks
  13. Second cheesy patty
  14. Ranch drizzle
  15. More BBQ sauce
  16. Top bun
  17. Serve immediately: Best enjoyed hot with fries or onion rings on the side.

Notes

Notes:
Swap in turkey or Beyond Meat for a lighter version.
Use ghost pepper cheese for an extra spicy version.
Add lettuce or tomato only if you really want to "soften" the grit.