Carl’s Jr. has a new limited-time Big Steakhouse Burger with two Angus patties, Swiss cheese, grilled onions and steak sauce. It is available through Jan. 19, 2027.
Carl’s Jr. is going big for the holidays.
The burger chain has added a new limited-time Big Steakhouse Burger, Brand Eating reports. It stacks two Angus beef patties with Swiss cheese, grilled onions and steak sauce on a toasted brioche bun.
The burger is available now through Tuesday, Jan. 19, 2027.
What is on the Carl’s Jr. Big Steakhouse Burger?
Here is the build, according to Brand Eating:
Two cooked-to-order Angus beef patties
Two slices of Swiss cheese
Grilled onions
Bistro Steak Sauce
A buttered and toasted brioche bun
Swiss cheese, grilled onions and steak sauce are a classic steakhouse combination. Swiss cheese melts well and has a mild, nutty flavor, while grilled onions add sweetness.
How much does the Big Steakhouse Burger cost?
Brand Eating found the burger listed at $6.99 in Los Angeles. Prices vary by location, so it may cost more or less near you.
The Big Steakhouse Burger costs $1 more than Carl’s Jr.’s Angus Maximus, according to Brand Eating.
How long is the Big Steakhouse Burger available?
The burger runs through Jan. 19, 2027. That gives fans about two months to try it, which is a longer window than many fast food limited-time items get.
Where can you get the Big Steakhouse Burger?
The burger is available at participating Carl’s Jr. locations. Carl’s Jr. has restaurants across the western U.S. and in many other states.
On the East Coast and in the South, Carl’s Jr.’s sister chain is Hardee’s. Both brands are owned by CKE Restaurants and often share menu items, though not every Carl’s Jr. limited-time item comes to Hardee’s.
What is Carl’s Jr. known for?
Carl’s Jr. is known for big burgers. The chain built its reputation on charbroiled patties and heavier sandwiches than many of its fast food rivals.
Its Angus burgers have long been a big part of the menu. A steakhouse-style double Angus burger fits right into that playbook.
Why are fast food chains adding steakhouse burgers?
Steakhouse-style items have become a common move for fast food chains looking to sell a more premium burger. Ingredients like Swiss cheese, grilled onions and steak sauce help the burger feel more like a sit-down meal while still costing well under $10.
Many chains have leaned on value deals this year to bring in budget-minded customers. A burger at about $7 sits right between value menus and premium options, which helps it appeal to a wide range of diners.
How does it compare to other steakhouse burgers?
Other chains have tried similar builds over the years. Burgers with Swiss cheese and grilled onions are a familiar sight at sit-down restaurants, and a few fast food chains have offered their own versions as limited-time items.
What sets this one apart is the double Angus patty at a price near $7 in some markets. Many premium fast food burgers now cost $9 or more once you add fries and a drink, so a combo with this burger could still land under that.
What should you order with it?
Carl’s Jr. is known for its fries and onion rings, and either one would pair well with a steakhouse burger. Onion rings add even more of that steakhouse feel, though they usually cost a little more than fries.
If you are watching what you spend, check the Carl’s Jr. app before you order. The chain often has app-only deals that can bring down the price of a combo.
What other new fast food items are out right now?
November has been a busy month for new menu items. Taco Bell has brought back its Cheesy Street Chalupas, and Buffalo Wild Wings launched a limited-time pickle menu, as we have reported.
Holiday menus are also rolling out across the industry, with peppermint and gingerbread flavors showing up at coffee chains and dessert spots.
Is the Big Steakhouse Burger worth trying?
If you like a classic mushroom Swiss or patty melt style burger, this one looks like a good fit. The two Angus patties make it a filling meal, and at about $7 in some markets it is priced below many premium burgers.
It is a limited-time item, so if it sounds good, plan to try it before mid-January.
Will you try the Carl’s Jr. Big Steakhouse Burger? Tell us your favorite fast food burger topping.
Article compiled and written by Kambrea Pratt (editor-in-chief), Derek Gibbs (beat editor) and the Pirates & Princesses newsroom. Pirates & Princesses is part of WebReef Media.
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Hat Tips:
Brand Eating (Nov. 10, 2026), the burger build, price and availability dates
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