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Staci’s Bar and Grill won grand champion and best presentation in the 2025 Pipestone County Burger Battle with its burger called the “Dubliner.” It included a one-third pound burger with grilled corned beef, melted Swiss cheese, “pot of gold” sauce and coleslaw.
The Hatfield Roadhouse won first place in the taste category with its burger called the “Prime Dip Burger.” It included a one-third pound patty, thinly sliced prime rib and Swiss cheese with au jus on the side.
The Pipestone Country Club won first place for creativity with its burger called “The Morning Meat Monster.” It included a one-third pound hamburger patty between two handmade tater-tot waffles, jelly, peanut butter, American cheese, bacon and a fried egg, topped with maple hot honey syrup.
The winners were announced on Friday, May 2. According to the Pipestone County Cattlemen’s Association, 1,487 ballots were cast between March 7 and April 27. The burger battle was estimated to have generated between $25,000 and $35,000 in revenue for the participants, including just the single burger orders.
The goal of the burger battle, according to the Pipestone County Cattlemen’s Association, was to promote beef and encourage and support the establishments in Pipestone County that work every day to bring beef to the table. The group plans to bring the contest back next year with a few changes and welcomes any feedback.
Staci’s Bar and Grill won grand champion and best presentation in the 2025 Burger Battle. Pictured (l-to-r) are Macey Zeinstra and Staci O’Hearn. Contributed photo
The Hatfield Roadhouse won the best taste category in the 2025 Burger Battle. Pictured are (l-to-r) Briana Sibley, Matt Sibley, Mario Routier and Corrie Thompson. Contributed photo
Pipestone Country Club won the creativity category in the 2025 Burger Battle. Pictured are Staci O’Hearn and Nate Fransman. Contributed photo