Bacon Burgers - Over The Top with Flavor
Bacon is not just an add-on or after-thought in this recipe. The whole burger in infused with that sweet, smoky bacon flavor throughout.
Servings 4
Ingredients
- 6-8 slices of Pasture Prime Bacon
- 1 1/2 pounds Grass Fed Wagyu Ground Beef from Pasture Prime
Instructions
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Process bacon in food processor to a smooth paste, about 1 minute
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Scrape down sides of bowl as needed
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Cook bacon in non-stick skillet over medium-low heat, about 5 minutes (DO NOT cook until crispy)
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Bacon should be lightly brown in spots, but still pink. Break up pieces with spoon while cooking.
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Drain bacon over fine-mesh strainer set over a bowl
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Transfer bacon to paper towel lined plate and let cool completely
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Reserve bacon fat for cooking onions (optional)
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Spread beef in even layer on rimmed baking sheet
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Sprinkle bacon, 1 teaspoon pepper, and 1/8 teaspoon salt over beef.
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Gently toss with 2 forks to combine (don't use hands)
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Divide beef/bacon mixture into 4 equal mounds
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Gently shape into 3/4 inch patty about 4 1/2 inches in diameter
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Using fingertips, press center of patty down to create a slight depression
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Patties can be covered and refrigerated for up to 24 hours...great for entertaining.
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Clean and preheat your grill, or cook in cast iron skillet
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Enjoy!
Recipe Notes
Be sure to create a depression in your burger before cooking to keep it from "pooching up" during cooking.
Adapted from Cooks Country
