Description
A mouthwatering burger featuring juicy beef, caramelized onions, crispy bacon, and sharp cheddar cheese, all nestled in a buttery brioche bun.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs ground beef
- 1 ½ to 2 tsp salt
- 1 tsp ground pepper
- 1 tbsp Roasted Garlic & Herb spice blend
- ¼ cup mayonnaise
- 2 to 3 tbsp ketchup
- 1 tbsp mustard
- 1 ½ tbsp pickle relish
- ¼ tsp EACH: garlic powder, smoked paprika
- 2 to 3 tbsp butter
- 1 extra-large sweet onion (sliced)
- ¾ cup chicken or beef broth
- 12 to 16 slices smoked bacon
- 1 to 2 large heirloom tomatoes
- 1 head of leafy Romaine lettuce
- 1 sliced red onion (optional)
- 6 to 8 brioche buns
- 6 to 8 slices sharp cheddar cheese
- Ketchup
Instructions
- Combine ground beef, salt, pepper, and spice blend in a large bowl.
- Mix gently and form into 6 to 8 equal patties, dimple in the center.
- Cook smoked bacon in a skillet until crispy, about 8-10 minutes.
- Remove bacon and drain on paper towels.
- Melt butter in the same skillet, add onions, and cook until golden brown, about 15-20 minutes.
- Deglaze skillet with broth, scraping up bits and reducing.
- Slice tomatoes and prepare lettuce and red onions.
- Combine mayonnaise, ketchup, mustard, pickle relish, garlic powder, and smoked paprika in a bowl.
- Preheat grill to medium-high heat and cook patties for 4-5 minutes per side, adding cheese in the last minute.
- Toast brioche buns on the grill.
- Spread sauce on buns, layer burger with toppings, and serve.
Notes
Make the caramelized onions and bacon a day ahead to streamline assembly. Store in the fridge and reheat before serving.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 burger
- Calories: 750
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 900mg
- Fat: 50g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 25g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 150mg