Ultimate Backyard Burger

  5.0 – 2 reviews  • Bacon Recipes
Level: Intermediate
Total: 1 hr 45 min
Prep: 35 min
Cook: 1 hr 10 min
Yield: 6 servings

Ingredients

  1. 1 cup minced shallots
  2. 2 cloves garlic, minced
  3. 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
  4. 2 teaspoons honey
  5. 1 cup canned chopped tomatoes, such as Bel Aria
  6. 1/2 cup corn syrup
  7. 1/2 cup sherry vinegar
  8. 2 tablespoons light brown sugar
  9. 2 teaspoons chipotle puree
  10. Vegetable stock, if needed
  11. Salt and freshly ground black pepper
  12. Salt and freshly ground black pepper
  13. 1/2 teaspoon lemon juice
  14. 1 egg yolk
  15. 1/2 cup canola oil
  16. 1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil
  17. 1 tablespoon yellow mustard
  18. 1 teaspoon mustard powder, such as Coleman’s
  19. 1/2 teaspoon salt
  20. 12 slices bacon
  21. 4 ounces very soft unsalted butter, melted
  22. 3 pounds ground beef (or mixture of ground beef, ground brisket and ground lamb)
  23. 3 tablespoons paprika
  24. 1 tablespoon cumin
  25. Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
  26. Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
  27. 6 brioche buns
  28. Olive oil, for brushing
  29. 6 thick slices artisanal American cheese (found at your local cheese shop)

Instructions

  1. For the ketchup: Saute the shallots and garlic in the olive oil in a large skillet over low heat until translucent, 4 to 6 minutes. Add the honey and cook for 2 to 3 minutes more. Add the tomatoes, corn syrup, vinegar, sugar and chipotle puree and simmer for 30 minutes. Puree the mixture in a blender or food processor, adding vegetable stock if the ketchup is too thick. Season with salt and pepper.
  2. For the mustard aioli: Combine the lemon juice and egg yolk in a food processor. Whisk together the canola and olive oil, and then slowly stream in until the mixture is thick and emulsified. Alternatively, this can be done in a mixing bowl with a whisk. Add the mustard, mustard powder and salt and combine. Season with more salt if needed.
  3. For the burger: Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F. Heat the grill to high heat. Brush both sides of the bacon with some of the smoked chili ketchup. Place on a baking sheet and bake for 15 to 20 minutes, turning halfway through.
  4. Gently fold the butter into the ground meat along with the paprika and cumin. Form the beef mixture into 6 patties, and sprinkle both sides liberally with salt and black pepper.
  5. Brush the brioche buns on each side with olive oil and grill the insides until golden brown, 1 to 2 minutes. Grill the burgers until medium rare, 3 to 4 minutes per side. Once you flip the burger, add a thick slice of the cheese to each and keep the cover closed to let melt.
  6. Spread the mustard aioli on one side of the buns and the smoked chili ketchup on the other. Place the burgers on the bun cheese-side up and top each with 2 strips of bacon.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size 1 of 6 servings
Calories 1749
Total Fat 140 g
Saturated Fat 44 g
Carbohydrates 68 g
Dietary Fiber 6 g
Sugar 33 g
Protein 57 g
Cholesterol 278 mg
Sodium 1281 mg

Reviews

Nancy Nelson DVM
Love the perfect grilled burger. will grill this summer. thanks
Danielle Turner
very juicey family has enjoyed thank you very much

 

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