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. This gourmet burger experience is perfect for any occasion.
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 or Pan-Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 burger
- Calories: 750
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 1200 mg
- Fat: 45 g
- Saturated Fat: 15 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 40 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 40 g
- Cholesterol: 120 mg