Rockybilt Copycat Burger Recipe | Colorado's Lost Burger | Ballistic Burgers

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Back around 1960 i was a kid growing up in Lakewood, Colorado. We would order cheeseburgers by the bag which sold 6 for a buck! They were amazing!Great video !!

I first had a Rockybilt burger in Denver as a kid... my g-mom took me to a Rockybilt in downtown Denver in the early 60s. She went from a terrifying old lady to the awesome-nest grandmom ever. Man, those are still the best burgers I have ever had.

Thank you for sharing this! I grew up in Englewood and spent my lunch money on these hamburgers. I've been trying to find a recipe for the sauce for years. I can't wait to try yours!

The one on Colfax and Quebec was really small too almost look like the one on South Broadway in Englewood not sure if there was any more but I know the one I went to was on Colfax and Quebec I never did go to the one in Englewood actually didn't even know there was one there but I believe that is a Chinese takeout place now on South Broadway Englewood and not sure what the one is on Quebec and Colfax now next time I drive by I'll see what it is

There was also a rocky belt on Colfax and Quebec Denver I know I ate there many times and I'm going to be making a couple of Rocky belt cheeseburgers tonight or maybe just one double but no doubt you got the sauce right and that's what makes the burger and smashing them down and toasting the bun they actually had a double but they are simple and awesomely delicious

I put my other hand in the centre of the spatula to help push down and further smash the patty
Easier on yr wrist also mate

In some ways. You’re recording the history of burgers in America so they’re all not forgotten. Great work mate
Keep up the work

You forgot the chopped onions, added to the burger BEFORE you flip it. I never saw one made with chopped onion added after cooking. The sauce recipe was spot on tho, I make it to this day!

There was also a Rockybilt on the corner of 7th and Sante Fe in Denver in the late 60s early 70s where we always go to I remember they would put the 🍔 and 🍟 in a little red basket.

Make it a double and I'm in!!

There was actually several Rockybilt restaurants around the Denver area, not just in Englewood. They were called the Rockybilt System. Many of the little buildings are still standing. Rockybilt was Denver's version of White Castle. I ate at the North Denver location many times when I was a kid. They were small hamburgers. Not quite as small as White Castles but a little smaller than a McDonalds hamburger. As far as sauce, I can't tell you which one is the correct recipe but my Dad's friend (Ron Bay) owned the rights to it and used to make and sell the sauce to a few bars and diners around Denver that continued to have Rockybilt burgers on their menu. The Rockybilt I used to go to was right by another big Denver burger landmark: The Barrel Restaurant, Humpty Dumpty Burgers, where the cheeseburger was invented by Louis Ballast. I would love for you to try to recreate that burger! To this day, it was my all time favorite burger.

The ketchup/mayo burger is dead!! I’m throwing mine ☝🏻out! Awesome creative videos!

Love these ‘Lost Burgers’

There used to be one up on Federal and Speer Blvd, if I remember right. I can still taste that "special sauce". They also had the big burger that almost filled the plate. That and fries for 50cents. Thanks for the memories.

You are Better than burger scholar. By far.

I love a simple burger

I've watched a lot of your videos ..... you deserve more subs ... It's not hard people, if you like one video of his, then hit the sub button. You don't have to get notifications but give this guy some love. It's FREE

Frosty's drive in , Beetle burger(named after the band)
Popular Bluff, Mo
I haven't had one since the 1980's

Have you thought about doing a book on the history of burgers and their recipes I purchase one

Hi, I have a suggestion. It's a burger that has in the last couple of years become known as London's best. It's the Dexter Cheeseburger by Fourlegs. I've had it, it's quite simply superb. Beefy beef, buttery buns. One of my favourite burgers ever.

Doing remakes of these old burger really look better then some now, great job...

Hey Greg, was it one of your videos where you showed a spatula holder for a griddle that will hold the spatula on the inside edge of the cooking surface. I’m looking everywhere and can’t find one. Thanks in advance. I think I’ve gone back and watched 5 years worth of your videos…good stuff 👍🏼

Have you ever tried to duplicate the A & W TEEN BURGER? It was very popular in the 1960's here in Orange County California. They actually featured 4 different burgers at that time; the PAPA BURGER, the MAMA BURGER, the TEEN BURGER, and the BABY BURGER. The teen burger was the only one with bacon on it, and it was fantastic! THANKS!!

I dub you, “The Burger Historian”

do a piece on bury burgers from york pennsylvania

my grandparents talked about this place and picking up a bagful!

Greg, your hard work is not going unnoticed. I love seeing the old creations coming back to life.

I'm a big fan of Heinz 57 on chicken and pork. I'm anxious to give that sauce a try on a burger! Thanks Greg!

That's an easy one to do at home, and it looked great! Thanks!

Looks so good with that super thin patty

Sweet relish is for candy asses

I just watched the Chicago Dog Burger, decided to wait and comment here....I really liked that one. This burger is good, but I liked the dog burger better, a great idea! Kosmo makes a onion burger with some homemade special tools...just for fun copycat him! I think I'm on #8 videos of yours now tonight...great work Greg! Think I'll watch one more, the stuffed burger listed as 9 months ago...unless I see more..lol

It sure would be cool if someone resurrected a burger joint in the original building.

Great video! Im sure my great grandparents dined there. Thank you for some local history!

Greg has a Vollrath 2.6lb steak weight, which is the greatest thing I've used for making smash burgers. Yet here, he uses an $8 spatula from Smart & Final. I own the same spatula and I love it, but I'm always looking for any excuse to bust out the Vollrath lol. It's huge, and it's way overkill for burgers, but I love it.

Netflix needs to take note and give Greg a show.

If they were to open today, they would destroy the competition since everyone now is looking for authenticity, rather than convenience.

That burger is crazy good. The Heinz 57 steak sauce was one of my favorite flavors when I was young. The Rockybilt lives!

I love the history in all these burgers Greg. Simple times when simple food brought so many people together to just relax and enjoy life. Nicely done my friend.

It looks so good i would carve a hole in it and make love to it.

I’m with Justin, thanks for your work and showing us that we can make them too.
Now That my mouth is watering I’m off to the grocery store!😄. Thanks again Greg!

That is one of the most beautiful smashes I've ever seen. You do great work man.

Heinz 57! Haven't had that in years. A1, also one that flies under the radar. Delicious on a burger! I think you should have worn your Ballistic BBQ shirt on this one LOL!

Hi Greg, I just looked up Heinz 57 steak sauce. It’s very expensive £38 for a 10 ounce bottle😱 I’ll stick HP sauce. I love the look of that burger 👌

What make of gherkins do you use?

Thanks Greg - a great recreation of a historical burger.
I can't wait for "the thaw" up here ib eastern Canada to 'wake up' my Blackstone.
This one is on my list!

Greg, onions play such a major role in cuisines around the world--I venture to say it is in almost every meal. The health benefits are obvious (the Pyramid builders were paid in onions and beer), but onions are just so ubiquitous that we don't even think about them. I am going to ask Kenji (and others) about this, too, but I would like to know how and why.

It would be interesting to hear from someone who ate at that place back when it was open!

My favourite burger channel, thanks mate, simple but delicious, please do an Aussie burger with egg and sliced beetroot, with bacon, pickles, fried onions and bbq sauce, you’ll love it mate

I've got stop watching these videos at night. Cause I'm gonna be hungry for burgers.