Bacon Onion and Cheese Stuffed Burgers

Ingredients

Ground beef

1.5 pounds (80/20 blend recommended)

Bacon

8 slices

Onion

1 large, chopped

Cheddar cheese

1 cup, shredded

Salt

1 teaspoon

Pepper

1/2 teaspoon

Hamburger buns

4

Lettuce

4 leaves

Tomato

1, sliced

Pickles

1/2 cup

Ketchup

to taste

Mustard

to taste

Instructions

1. In a skillet over medium heat, cook the bacon until crispy. Remove from the skillet and set aside on a paper towel to drain excess grease.
2. In the same skillet, add the chopped onion and cook until caramelized, about 10-15 minutes. Stir occasionally to prevent burning. Remove from the skillet and set aside.
3. In a large bowl, combine the ground beef, cooked bacon (chopped), caramelized onion, shredded cheddar cheese, salt, and pepper. Mix thoroughly until well combined.
4. Divide the mixture into 4 equal portions. Shape each portion into a patty, making an indentation in the center to create a pocket for the filling.
5. Preheat a grill or a grill pan over medium heat. Cook the patties for about 5-7 minutes on each side, or until they reach your desired level of doneness.
6. Assemble the burgers by placing each patty on a hamburger bun and topping with lettuce, tomato slices, pickles, ketchup, and mustard.