Description
Indulge in the extraordinary flavors of Beef Bacon Cheeseburgers with Caramelized Onions, where juicy beef patties meet crispy beef bacon and sweet, jammy onions.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef (80/20 lean-to-fat ratio)
- 8 slices beef bacon
- 4 slices sharp cheddar cheese
- 4 yellow onions or sweet onions (like Vidalia)
- 4 burger buns (brioche or potato rolls recommended)
- Fresh lettuce (romaine or butter lettuce)
- Ripe tomato slices
- Crunchy pickles
- Ketchup
- Mustard
- Mayonnaise
- Salt
- Black pepper
- 1–2 tablespoons unsalted butter or neutral oil (like canola or vegetable oil)
- Vegetable broth or balsamic vinegar (optional for caramelizing onions)
Instructions
- Peel and thinly slice the yellow or Vidalia onions to about 1/8-inch thick.
- Heat a large, heavy-bottomed skillet or Dutch oven over medium-low heat. Add 1-2 tablespoons of unsalted butter or a neutral oil. Once melted, add the sliced onions and a generous pinch of salt.
- Stir the onions frequently. For the first 10-15 minutes, they will release their moisture and become translucent. Continue cooking, stirring every 5-10 minutes, for a total of 45-60 minutes until they are a rich, deep brown and incredibly sweet.
- If the pan gets too dry, add a tablespoon or two of vegetable broth or a tiny splash of balsamic vinegar to deglaze the pan.
- In the same skillet or a separate one, heat over medium heat to cook the beef bacon. Lay the beef bacon strips in a single layer and cook for 3-5 minutes per side until crispy. Transfer to a plate lined with paper towels to drain excess fat.
- Gently divide the ground beef into four equal portions and form each portion into a patty, about ¾-inch thick. Make a small indentation in the center of each patty with your thumb.
- Generously season both sides of the patties with salt and freshly ground black pepper.
- Heat a clean skillet or grill over medium-high heat. If not using bacon fat, add a little oil. Once hot, place the patties in the skillet and cook for 3-5 minutes per side for medium-rare to medium.
- During the last minute or two of cooking, place a slice of cheese on each patty and cover the skillet with a lid to help the cheese melt.
- While the cheese melts, lightly butter the cut sides of the burger buns and toast them cut-side down in a clean section of the hot skillet for 1-2 minutes until golden brown.
- On the bottom half of each toasted bun, spread your preferred condiments. Layer with fresh lettuce and a slice of tomato if desired.
- Place a cheesy burger patty on top, then crown the patty with a couple of slices of crispy beef bacon.
- Generously spoon the caramelized onions over the bacon, then top with the other half of the bun and serve immediately.
Notes
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling, Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 burger
- Calories: 750
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 45 g
- Saturated Fat: 18 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 40 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 40 g
- Cholesterol: 100 mg