Bacon Burgers Onion Jam (Printable Version)
Burgers packed with smoky bacon and cheddar, topped with tangy onion balsamic jam and more crisp bacon.
# Ingredients:
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4 thick slices applewood-smoked bacon, sliced into ½-inch wide pieces
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1 large red onion, halved and thinly sliced (about 1 ½ cups)
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Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
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⅓ cup balsamic vinegar
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½ teaspoon Dijon mustard
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⅓ cup water
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2 thick slices applewood-smoked bacon, finely diced
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1 ¼ pounds ground beef (85% or 90% lean)
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½ teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
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¾ teaspoon Kosher salt
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½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
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4 hamburger buns, split
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2 oz sharp cheddar cheese, sliced into ¼-inch slices
# Steps to Follow:
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Heat a large sauté pan over medium-high heat. Add the bacon and cook, stirring occasionally, until browned but not crispy, about 8 minutes. Remove the bacon from the pan with a slotted spoon and drain on a paper towel-lined plate.
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Drain all but 2 to 3 tablespoons of bacon grease from the pan. Stir in the onions, about ¼ teaspoon Kosher salt, and a pinch of black pepper. Cover the pan and cook the onions for 2 minutes. Uncover, add a splash of water, and scrape the pan with a spatula or wooden spoon to release browned bits. Recover and cook for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until onions are soft and lightly browned.
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Stir in balsamic vinegar, mustard, and water. Return the cooked bacon to the pan and bring the mixture to a simmer. Simmer uncovered until the sauce thickens and is almost completely absorbed, about 2 to 4 minutes. Transfer jam to a bowl or refrigerate for up to 2 days.
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In a medium bowl, mix finely diced bacon, ground beef, Worcestershire sauce, Kosher salt, and black pepper using a fork. Shape into four equal-sized patties, about 1 inch thick.
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Preheat grill to medium-high. Cook patties for 4 to 5 minutes per side. Once flipped, add cheddar cheese to the burger patties. Let rest for 5 minutes after cooking.
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Top the cooked patties with bacon onion balsamic jam and assemble with buns. Serve immediately.
# Additional Notes:
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Bacon onion balsamic jam can be prepared up to 2 days in advance and refrigerated until needed.