Get ready to transform your ordinary burger night into an extraordinary culinary adventure! This Caramelized Onion Bacon Burger isn't just another recipe - it's a mouthwatering masterpiece that combines the rich, smoky flavor of crispy bacon, the sweet depth of caramelized onions, and perfectly seasoned beef. Each bite promises a symphony of textures and tastes that will elevate your home cooking from basic to gourmet, making you the undisputed burger champion among your friends and family.
Prep Time: 10 mins
Cook Time: 20 mins
Total Time: 30 mins
Cuisine: American
Serves: 4 servings
Ingredients
- 1 lb ground beef
- 4 slices bacon
- 1 onion, sliced
- 4 hamburger buns
- 1/2 cup cheddar cheese, shredded
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare ingredients: Slice the onion thinly. Slice bacon into small pieces. Allow ground beef to come to room temperature.
- Cook bacon in a large skillet over medium heat until crisp and golden brown. Remove bacon and set aside on paper towels, reserving bacon fat in the pan.
- In the same skillet with bacon fat, add sliced onions. Cook onions on medium-low heat, stirring occasionally, until they become soft and caramelized, approximately 15-20 minutes.
- While onions are caramelizing, form ground beef into 4 equal patties. Season both sides generously with salt and pepper.
- Preheat grill or cast-iron skillet to medium-high heat. Cook burger patties for 4-5 minutes on each side for medium doneness.
- During the last minute of cooking, top each patty with shredded cheddar cheese and allow it to melt.
- Toast hamburger buns lightly until golden brown.
- Assemble burgers: Place cheese-topped patty on bottom bun, top with caramelized onions and crispy bacon pieces.
- Serve immediately and enjoy your Caramelized Onion Bacon Burger.
Tips
- Temperature Matters: Let your ground beef sit at room temperature for 15-20 minutes before cooking to ensure even cooking and juicier patties.
- Bacon Fat is Flavor Gold: Don't discard the bacon fat after cooking - use it to caramelize your onions for an extra layer of smoky richness.
- Caramelization Technique: Cook onions on low-medium heat and stir occasionally to prevent burning. Patient, slow cooking is key to achieving those deep, sweet caramelized onions.
- Cheese Melting Trick: Add cheese during the last minute of cooking and cover the skillet briefly to help it melt perfectly.
- Toasting Buns: Lightly butter your buns before toasting for a golden, crispy exterior that adds texture to your burger.
- Doneness Check: Use a meat thermometer for precise cooking - 160°F for well-done, 150°F for medium, and 140°F for medium-rare.
Nutrition Facts
Calories: 640kcal
Carbohydrates: 34g
Protein: 37g
Fat: 43g
Saturated Fat: 16g
Cholesterol: 80mg
