Categories: Burgers
Ingredients
- 1 pound thick cut Applewood smoked bacon
- 1 pound 85% lean beef
- 4 hamburger buns
- butter
- 4 slices American cheese
- optional toppings:
- (mayonnaise, ketchup, mustard, lettuce, sliced tomatoes, sliced onions, pickles)
Directions
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Preheat oven to 375°.
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Cover a cookie sheet with aluminum foil. Place bacon on foil. Make sure the bacon is not touching. Bake for 10-15 minutes until the bacon is partially cooked.
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Remove and place on paper towels to drain the grease.
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Once bacon is drained and cool enough to handle, place on cutting board and dice bacon or cut with kitchen shears.
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Preheat grill to high.
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In a large bowl combine bacon and beef. Mix until combined. Form mixture into 4 patties, not too thick or they will not cook evenly. Using your thumb, make a slight indentation in center of patties on one side to prevent it from doming up in the center.
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Place patties on the grill, make sure they are not touching. Grill burgers until golden brown and slightly charred on the first side. Flip and grill for 3 to 5 minutes depending on your preferred doneness.
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Top with cheese for the last few minutes.
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Meanwhile, Brush your buns with butter and toast on the grill. Cook until golden brown with grill marks.
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Serve with your favorite toppings.