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Bacon Cheeseburger

DinnerBeefCheesy

Time: 30 minutes

Yield: 4 servings

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You could go to your local burger joint for a hot, fresh burger. But a homemade Bacon Cheeseburger will beat any burger in terms of juiciness, fattiness, indulgence, and depth of flavor! With ground beef infused with seasonings and sauces atop a toasted bun, you don’t need any toppings on your Bacon Cheeseburger (unless you want them)! Get ready to be amazed by how quickly this mouthwatering marvel is ready to eat!

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Ingredients

  • 8 bacon strips
  • 2 tablespoons onion, finely chopped
  • 2 tablespoons ketchup
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon sugar
  • 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 teaspoon steak sauce
  • 1/4 teaspoon cider vinegar
  • 1 pound ground beef
  • 4 slices sharp cheddar cheese
  • 4 hamburger buns, split and toasted
  • lettuce leaves, optional, for topping
  • tomato, optional, for topping
  • onion, optional, for topping
  • pickle slices, optional, for topping

Directions

Step 1 -In a skillet over medium heat, cook the bacon until crisp.

Step 2 -Combine the onion, ketchup, garlic, sugar, Worcestershire sauce, steak sauce, and cider vinegar in a bowl.

Step 3 -Add the ground beef to the bowl and massage it gently with your hands, ultimately shaping the mixture into 4 hamburger patties.

Step 4 -Cook the patties over medium heat, covered, for 4-7 minutes on each side.

Step 5 -Top the patties with the cheddar cheese and grill until the cheese melts, about 1 minute.

Step 6 -Serve the burgers on the buns with the bacon and the toppings of your choice.

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