Artificial Food Coloring Free BBQ Bacon Burger
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4 servings
For the patties
- 1 Ā½ lb ground beef (80/20)
- 1 tsp kosher salt
- Ā½ tsp black pepper
- Ā½ tsp garlic powder
- Ā½ tsp smoked paprika
For the burger
- 8 strips bacon
- 4 slices cheddar cheese
- ā cup bbq sauce
- 4 brioche burger buns, split
- 1 tbsp unsalted butter, softened
For serving
- 4 leaves green leaf lettuce
- 1 large tomato, sliced into 4 rounds
- Ā½ red onion, thinly sliced (optional)
Instructions
- 1
Cook the bacon in a large skillet over medium heat, turning occasionally, until the fat is rendered and the strips are crisp, about 8ā10 minutes. Transfer to a paper-towel-lined plate and pour off all but about 1 tsp of the drippings from the skillet.
- 2
Divide the ground beef into 4 equal portions (about 6 oz each) and gently shape each into a patty roughly 4 inches wide and 3/4 inch thick. Press a shallow dimple in the center of each patty with your thumb. Season both sides evenly with the salt, pepper, garlic powder, and smoked paprika.
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