This recipe for Better Burgers is a delicious and easy way to make a classic burger even better. The ground beef is mixed with bacon and seasoned to perfection, and the sharp cheddar cheese adds a rich and creamy flavor. The grilled onion slices and spinach add a touch of freshness, and the Sriracha mayonnaise adds a bit of heat.
Ingredients:
- 1 pound ground beef
- 4 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled
- 1 teaspoon salt, divided
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper, divided
- 4 sharp cheddar cheese slices
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1/4 cup ketchup
- 1 teaspoon Sriracha
- 4 hamburger buns
- 1 red onion, sliced
- 1 cup spinach leaves
- 4 pickle slices
Instructions:
- Preheat the grill to medium-high heat.
- In a medium bowl, gently mix together the ground beef, bacon, ½ teaspoon salt, and ½ teaspoon pepper. Shape the mixture into 4 (½-inch-thick) patties. Press your thumb gently into the center of each patty to make an indentation.
- Season the patties with the remaining ½ teaspoon of salt and ½ teaspoon of pepper.
- Grill the patties for 4 minutes per side, or until cooked through and nicely charred.
- During the last 2 minutes of cooking, top each patty with a slice of cheddar cheese and cover the grill.
- While the patties are cooking, grill the onion slices for 2 minutes per side, or until lightly charred and tender.
- Grill the buns, cut-side down, for 1 minute, or until lightly toasted.
- In a small bowl, stir together the mayonnaise, ketchup, and Sriracha.
- To assemble the burgers, place a patty on each bun bottom. Top with onion slices, spinach, and pickles. Drizzle with the mayonnaise mixture and place the bun tops on the burgers.
- Serve immediately and enjoy!
Tips:
- For extra juicy burgers, don't overwork the meat when mixing it together.
- Make sure the grill is hot before cooking the burgers. This will help them sear and prevent them from sticking to the grates.
- Don't overcrowd the grill. If you're cooking a lot of burgers, cook them in batches.
- Use a meat thermometer to check the internal temperature of the burgers. They're done when they reach an internal temperature of 160 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Get creative with your toppings! Try adding avocado, bacon, or a fried egg to your burgers.