Monster Onion Bacon Burgers
- 1/2 pounds Ground Sirloin
- 1/2 pounds Ground Chuck
- 2 teaspoons Garlic Salt
- 2 teaspoons Black Pepper, Ground Fresh
- 1 Tablespoon Canola Oil
- 1 whole Medium Yellow Onion, Diced To 1/2"
- 1/2 cups Cooked Bacon, Crumbled
- 4 slices Colby Jack Cheese
- 4 whole Large Burger Buns
- Combine the beef in a large mixing bowl.
- Use your hands to mix the meat well.
- Yes, its messy.
- Note: You want to mix the meat just enough to combine the two cuts evenly.
- To avoid tough burgers, dont over-mix it until it goes to a pasty consistency.
- Divide the meat into four equal portions (I use a scale) and form them into evenly-sized patties (about 1/2 thick and six inches in diameter).
- Sprinkle both sides of each patty with the garlic salt and pepper.
- Use your index finger to put a hole (not all the way through) in the center of each patty and set them aside.
- Note: The hole helps the burger maintain its flat shape, and not swell in the center and become a meatball.
- Heat a medium saute pan over medium-high heat.
- Add the oil to the pan and let it heat for one minute.
- Add the onions to the pan and saute them, mixing often, until they are translucent and just starting to brown on the edges.
- Tasty Tip: A splash of whiskey added to the onions will add another great flavor dimension.
- Add the cooked bacon to the pan, mix well, and remove from the heat.
- Start your grill and prepare for direct and indirect cooking (heat to one side) over a medium-hot fire (375-400 degrees F).
- Grill the burgers over direct heat for four minutes.
- Flip the burgers and cook them another four minutes.
- Move the burgers to the cooler side of the grill and top each with a slice of cheese.
- Toast the buns over direct heat.
- Put burgers onto the bottom halves of each bun.
- Top each burger with a healthy portion of the sauteed onion and bacon mixture.
- Place the top bun on top.
- Serve and enjoy!
ground sirloin, ground chuck, garlic, black pepper, canola oil, yellow onion, bacon, cheese, buns
Taken from tastykitchen.com/recipes/main-courses/monster-onion-bacon-burgers/ (may not work)