Where can you get a juicy bacon cheeseburger that is so superior to drive-thru fare? Right in your backyard with this delicious recipe.
—JACKIE BURNS KETTLE FALLS, WA
START TO FINISH: 30 MIN. • MAKES: 4 SERVINGS
2 tablespoons finely chopped onion
2 tablespoons ketchup
1 garlic clove, 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
8 cooked bacon strips
Optional toppings: lettuce leaves and tomato, onion and pickle slices
1. In a large bowl, combine the first seven ingredients. Crumble beef over mixture and mix well. Shape into four patties.
2. Grill burgers, covered, over medium heat or broil 3 in. from the heat for 4-7 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. Serve on buns with bacon and toppings of your choice.
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Hamburger Hints
Hamburgers are one of the easiest entrees to prepare. To keep burgers moist, first combine the filling ingredients, then add the meat and mix just until combined. Overmixing can cause the burgers to be dense and heavy. Ground sirloin makes the leanest burgers, then ground round, ground chuck and, lastly, ground beef.