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Bacon-Cheddar Burgers with Caramelized Onions





Serves 4 |
Ingredients:
Caramelized onions: |
3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil |
1 1/2 pounds (2 large) onions, sliced into 1/2-inch-thick rings |
Salt and freshly ground black pepper |
3 tablespoons seasoned rice vinegar |
Burgers: |
1/2 pound sliced bacon, frozen 1 hour |
1 1/2 pounds ground beef chuck |
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce |
Sea Salt |
Freshly ground black pepper |
2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted |
4 thin slices extra-sharp Cheddar |
4 brioche hamburger rolls |
Accompaniments: |
Sliced tomato |
Soft-leaf lettuce leaves or baby arugula |
Directions:
- Heat oil in a 12-inch heavy skillet over medium heat until it shimmers, then cook onions with 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, covered, stirring occasionally, until golden and softened, 15 to 20 minutes. Reduce heat to medium-low, then add vinegar, scraping up the brown bits on bottom of the skillet, and cook, uncovered, stirring, until liquid evaporates, 1 to 2 minutes. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Transfer to a small bowl and keep warm, covered.
- Prepare grill for indirect-heat cooking over medium-hot charcoal or medium heat for gas. Meanwhile, cut frozen bacon crosswise into eight sections and distribute evenly in bowl of a food processor, then pulse until finely chopped. In a large bowl, distribute bacon evenly over beef and drizzle mixture with Worcestershire sauce. Sprinkle evenly with 1 teaspoon salt and 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper. Combine mixture as gently and thoroughly as possible with your fingers. Form into 4 patties, about 4 inches in diameter and 1 inch thick. Brush cut sides of buns with butter. Oil grill rack, then sear patties directly over coals (or lit burner or burners), covered only if using a gas grill, moving to area of grill with no coals (or over shut-off burner) if flare-ups occur, until browned, 2 to 3 minutes on each side. Move burgers to area with no coals (or over shut-off burner) and grill, covered, turning once, until they reach 155F on instant-read thermometer, about 4 minutes total. Top with cheese to taste and heat, covered, until it melts and burgers register 160F, about 1 minute. Transfer burgers to a clean platter.
- Grill buns, buttered side down, until grill marks appear, about 1 minute. Assemble burgers with buns and accompaniments, topping cheese with caramelized onions.
Course: | Dinner |
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