Taste of Home
Caramelized Onion-Bacon Burgers
TOTAL TIME: Prep: 30 min. Grill: 15 min.
YIELD: 4 servings.
These juicy, flavorful burgers feature a nice tang with the barbecue sauce on top. They're always a hit at get-togethers. —Jordan Mason, Brookville, Pennsylvania
Ingredients
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1/3 cup plus 1/2 cup barbecue sauce, divided
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1 pound ground beef
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4 bacon strips, halved
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1 large sweet onion, sliced
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4 tablespoons butter, divided
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4 hamburger buns, split
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4 slices cheddar cheese
Directions
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1.
Place 1/3 cup barbecue sauce in a small bowl. Crumble beef over barbecue sauce and mix lightly and thoroughly. Shape into 4 patties.
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2.
In a small skillet, cook bacon over medium heat until crisp. Remove to paper towels; drain. In another skillet, saute onion in 2 tablespoons butter until softened. Reduce heat to medium-low; cook, stirring occasionally, for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown.
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3.
Spread buns with remaining butter; set aside. Grill burgers, covered, over medium heat or broil 4 in. from the heat for 5-7 minutes on each side or until a thermometer reads 160° and juices run clear. Top with cheese. Grill 1 minute longer or until cheese is melted.
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4.
Place buns, cut side down, on grill for 1-2 minutes or until toasted. Spread buns with remaining 1/2 cup barbecue sauce; serve burgers on buns with onion and bacon.
Nutrition Facts
1 burger: 645 calories, 40g fat (20g saturated fat), 137mg cholesterol, 1153mg sodium, 35g carbohydrate (14g sugars, 2g fiber), 35g protein.
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