Ultimate BBQ Tower Burger
Grilled Skewers

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A spectacular towering burger featuring grilled chicken thighs, beef skewers, and hot dogs stacked high with charred vegetables and a signature smoky BBQ glaze.

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Inspired by the bold flavors of Asian street-side grills, this BBQ Tower Burger is a masterclass in culinary architecture. It layers perfectly charred meats with fresh, smoky vegetables and a rich, spicy sauce for a truly indulgent experience. It is designed for those who believe a burger should be a vertical adventure as much as a meal.

A massive BBQ tower burger stacked with grilled meats, skewers, and vegetables on a toasted sesame bun
A massive BBQ tower burger stacked with grilled meats, skewers, and vegetables on a toasted sesame bun
Prep20 mins
Cook25 mins
Total45 mins
Yield1 serving
DifficultyMedium
Calories950 kcal

Ingredients

Instructions

  1. 1Grill the ingredients
    Slices of potato, cabbage leaves, and enoki mushrooms threaded onto skewers and laid across a metal grill rack.

    Place the prepared skewers, including potatoes and cabbage, onto the wire grill over medium-low heat. Allow the ingredients to cook slowly, flipping them occasionally to ensure they are evenly heated and cooked through on both sides without burning.

    Tip: Keep the heat at a medium-low level to prevent the delicate vegetables like cabbage from charring before the denser potato slices are fully cooked.
  2. 2Grill the meats and vegetables
    Chicken thighs, baby cabbage, zucchini, green beans, and potato slices grilling on a wire rack.

    Place the chicken thighs, baby cabbage, zucchini, green beans, and potatoes on the grill over medium-low heat. Grill them slowly, flipping occasionally to ensure even cooking and browning on both sides.

    Tip: Brush a layer of rich BBQ sauce and sprinkle chili powder on the ingredients once they are cooked through for maximum flavor.
  3. 3Glaze the ingredients with sauce
    A close-up of grilled chicken, cabbage, and zucchini being brushed with a rich red BBQ sauce and garnished with green onions.

    Once the vegetables and meats are grilled through, use a brush to apply a thick layer of savory BBQ sauce to everything on the rack. Sprinkle a bit of chili powder and fresh chopped green onions over the top to add a spicy kick and a pop of color to the dish.

    Tip: Apply the sauce during the final minutes of grilling to allow it to caramelize without burning the sugars in the glaze.
  4. 4Toast the burger buns
    A burger bun placed on a wire grill over hot coals to toast.

    Place the burger buns on the hot grill to toast them slightly. Toasting the buns makes them crispier and helps them hold up better to the juicy grilled ingredients and sauces.

    Tip: Keep a close eye on the buns as they toast, as bread can burn very quickly over hot coals.
  5. 5Assemble the burger base
    A toasted burger bun base on a wooden board topped with grilled cabbage, green beans, and glazed beef skewers.

    Place the bottom half of your toasted bun on a clean surface and begin layering the ingredients. Start with the grilled baby cabbage, followed by the charred green beans and the seasoned beef skewers, ensuring the layers are centered for stability.

    Tip: Placing the cabbage at the bottom creates a barrier that helps prevent the bun from getting soggy from the juices of the meats.
  6. 6Stack the grilled meats
    A tall stack of grilled meats and vegetables, including sausages and potato rounds, piled onto a burger bun on a wire rack.

    Add the grilled chicken thighs and potato slices onto the base layer. Follow this with the grilled ham sausages and a sprinkle of fresh green onions to continue building height and flavor contrast.

    Tip: Press down slightly on the stack as you add layers to help the ingredients stay in place before adding the top bun.
  7. 7Complete the assembly
    A towering stack of grilled meats and vegetables on a bottom bun, with the toasted top bun resting beside it on the grill.

    Place the BBQ-glazed top bun onto the tower. Let the completed burger rest on a cooler section of the grill for a final minute to ensure the center is warm and the sauce becomes perfectly tacky before serving.

    Tip: If the burger is too tall to eat easily, you can secure it with a long wooden skewer through the center before serving.

Storage and Reheating

Leftover Meats
2 days
Store grilled components in an airtight container and reheat on a skillet to maintain texture

Burn It Off

Running
~90 minutes at a vigorous pace (~11 kmh).
Hyrox
~1 hour 40 minutes of high-intensity functional training.
Pickleball
~2 hours 15 minutes of active competitive play.

Frequently Asked Questions

Toast the bun until very crispy on the grill and place the grilled baby cabbage at the very bottom. The cabbage acts as a natural barrier between the juicy meats and the bread.
Yes, bell peppers, eggplant, or even grilled pineapple slices work beautifully with the smoky BBQ flavor profile of this burger.
While impressive to look at, you may find it easier to compress the burger slightly before eating or enjoy it with a knife and fork to ensure you get a bit of every layer in each bite.
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