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Maple Bourbon BBQ Bacon Burger with Caramelized Onions

This juicy burger topped with crispy bacon and a rich maple bourbon BBQ sauce paired with caramelized onions creates a flavor sensation that will satisfy your taste buds.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 680
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Burger
  • 1 lb ground beef Form into 4 patties
  • 4 slices bacon Cook until crispy
  • 1 medium onion, thinly sliced For caramelizing
  • 4 pieces hamburger buns Toast for serving
  • Salt and pepper to taste For seasoning patties
  • Lettuce and tomato for garnish
For the BBQ Sauce
  • 1/2 cup maple syrup
  • 1/4 cup bourbon Can be substituted with apple cider
  • 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
  • 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce

Method
 

Preparation
  1. In a skillet, cook the bacon until crispy. Remove from the pan and set aside.
  2. In the same skillet, add sliced onions and cook on medium heat until caramelized, about 15 minutes.
  3. In a small bowl, mix maple syrup, bourbon, apple cider vinegar, and Worcestershire sauce to create the BBQ sauce.
  4. Form ground beef into 4 patties and season with salt and pepper.
Cooking
  1. Grill or pan-fry the patties for about 4-5 minutes on each side for medium doneness.
  2. During the last minute of cooking, brush the BBQ sauce over the patties.
Assembly
  1. Place a patty on the bottom half of the bun, top with bacon, caramelized onions, lettuce, and tomato. Cover with the top half of the bun.
  2. Enjoy immediately!

Notes

Leftovers can be stored in the fridge for 3-4 days. Store components separately to avoid soggy buns. Cooked patties can also be frozen for up to 3 months.