Get ready to elevate your burger game with this mouthwatering masterpiece that transforms an ordinary burger into a gourmet sensation! Imagine biting into a juicy beef patty filled with sweet, deeply caramelized onions, topped with crispy bacon and tangy BBQ sauce - this isn't just a burger, it's a culinary adventure that will have your friends and family begging for your secret recipe.
Prep Time: 20 mins
Cook Time: 15 mins
Total Time: 35 mins
Cuisine: American
Serves: 4 servings
Ingredients
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 large onion, sliced
- 4 slices bacon
- 1/2 cup BBQ sauce
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 4 burger buns
Instructions
- Preheat your grill or large skillet to medium-high heat (around 375-400°F).
- In a medium skillet, heat olive oil over medium-low heat. Add sliced onions and cook slowly, stirring occasionally, until deeply golden brown and caramelized (approximately 15-20 minutes). Season with a pinch of salt during cooking.
- Cook bacon in a separate pan until crisp. Drain on paper towels and set aside, then crumble or break into smaller pieces.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine ground beef with salt and pepper. Gently mix without overworking the meat.
- Divide the ground beef into 8 thin patties. On 4 patties, place a generous spoonful of caramelized onions in the center.
- Top each onion-covered patty with another beef patty, carefully sealing the edges to create stuffed burger patties.
- Grill or pan-cook burgers for 4-5 minutes per side, or until internal temperature reaches 160°F for food safety.
- During the last minute of cooking, brush burgers with BBQ sauce and sprinkle crumbled bacon on top.
- Toast burger buns lightly and place each stuffed burger on a bun.
- Serve immediately, with extra BBQ sauce on the side if desired.
Tips
- Patience is key when caramelizing onions - cook them low and slow to develop rich, sweet flavor.
- Use fresh, high-quality ground beef with a fat content around 80/20 for the juiciest burgers.
- Seal burger edges completely to prevent the caramelized onion filling from leaking during cooking.
- Use a meat thermometer to ensure burgers reach the safe internal temperature of 160°F.
- Let burgers rest for 2-3 minutes after cooking to allow juices to redistribute.
- For extra flavor, try using different BBQ sauce varieties or adding a slice of cheese inside the burger.
- If grilling isn't an option, these burgers work perfectly in a cast-iron skillet or heavy-bottomed pan.
Nutrition Facts
Calories: 450kcal
Carbohydrates: 25g
Protein: 30g
Fat: 25g
Saturated Fat: 10g
Cholesterol: 95mg
