Name: Caramelized Onion Bacon Cheeseburgers
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 40 min
Total time: 55 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 2 lbs ground beef (80/20 fat-to-lean ratio); 1 ½ to 2 tsp salt; 1 tsp ground pepper; 1 tbsp Roasted Garlic & Herb spice blend; ¼ cup mayonnaise; 2-3 tbsp ketchup; 1 tbsp mustard; 1 ½ tbsp pickle relish; ¼ tsp garlic powder; ¼ tsp smoked paprika; 2-3 tbsp butter; 1 extra-large sweet onion, sliced; ¾ cup chicken or beef broth; 12 to 16 slices smoked bacon; 1 to 2 large heirloom tomatoes, sliced; 1 head of leafy Romaine lettuce; 1 sliced red onion (optional); 6 to 8 brioche buns; 6 to 8 slices sharp cheddar cheese; Ketchup for serving

Description

Elevate your backyard barbecues with these Caramelized Onion Bacon Cheeseburgers, featuring juicy beef patties, crispy bacon, and sweet caramelized onions.

Ingredients

Scale

2 lbs ground beef (80/20 fat-to-lean ratio)
1 ½ to 2 tsp salt
1 tsp ground pepper
1 tbsp Roasted Garlic & Herb spice blend
¼ cup mayonnaise
2–3 tbsp ketchup
1 tbsp mustard
1 ½ tbsp pickle relish
¼ tsp garlic powder
¼ tsp smoked paprika
2–3 tbsp butter
1 extra-large sweet onion, sliced
¾ cup chicken or beef broth
12 to 16 slices smoked bacon
1 to 2 large heirloom tomatoes, sliced
1 head of leafy Romaine lettuce
1 sliced red onion (optional)
6 to 8 brioche buns
6 to 8 slices sharp cheddar cheese
Ketchup for serving

Instructions

Blend ground beef with salt, pepper, and Roasted Garlic & Herb spice blend in a bowl.
Shape the beef into thick patties and make a small indentation in the center of each.
Refrigerate the patties for 30 minutes.
Cook the bacon in a cast iron skillet over medium heat for 5-7 minutes per side.
Melt 2-3 tbsp of butter in the same skillet over medium heat.
Stir sliced onions with a pinch of salt until golden, about 20-25 minutes.
Add chicken or beef broth to deglaze the skillet.
Preheat the grill to medium-high heat.
Cook the beef patties for 5-7 minutes per side, adding cheese during the last minute.
Toast the brioche buns on the grill.
Spread mayonnaise mixture on the bottom bun, then layer with patty, bacon, onions, lettuce, and tomato.
Top with the other half of the bun and drizzle with ketchup if desired.

Notes

Make the caramelized onions a day in advance for better flavor. Customize toppings as desired!

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 40 minutes
Category: Main Course
Method: Grilling
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 burger
Calories: 720
Sugar: 5g
Sodium: 800mg
Fat: 42g
Saturated Fat: 15g
Unsaturated Fat: 20g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 42g
Fiber: 2g
Protein: 42g
Cholesterol: 90mg

Keywords: cheeseburgers, grilling, summer recipes, bacon, caramelized onions