Bacon burger with whiskey caramelized onions
Preparation: 20 minutes
Cook: 20 minutes
Servings: 4
INGREDIENTS
For the onions:
-2 Tbsp. unsalted butter
-1 medium yellow onion, cut into thin slices
-3 Tbsp. whiskey
-1 tsp. Worcestershire sauce
-salt and pepper to taste
-1 Tbsp. Dijon mustard
For the burgers:
-4 strips thick-cut bacon
-1 lb. ground beef
-4 Brioche Buns, halved
-2 Tbsp. BBQ Sauce
-4 slices white cheddar cheese
-1 Tbsp. butter or olive oil, for frying eggs
-4 eggs
-salt and pepper to taste
-1 cup fresh arugula
-2 Tbsp. Mustard
INSTRUCTIONS
For the onions:
Melt the butter in a small skillet over medium heat. Add onions to butter and sauté until softened, 3-5 minutes. Add whiskey, Worcestershire, salt, and pepper to taste and stir to combine.
Reduce heat to low and let onions cook, stirring occasionally, until they’ve deepened to a dark brown and caramelized (about from 15 to 30 minutes). If the onions look dry during cooking, add a bit of extra butter. When onions are just about done, stir in the Dijon mustard for a creamy, tangy finish.
For the burgers:
Cook bacon strips in the oven at 400 degrees until crispy and set aside.
While the bacon cooks, divide the ground beef into four portions and shape each portion into a patty. Make the patties slightly larger than your burger buns and push a dent into the middle of each patty with your thumb to help them keep their shape as they cook.
Cook burger patties on the grill or in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook 2-4 minutes per side until hamburger is cooked to your desired level of doneness. When burgers are almost done, top with a spoonful of BBQ sauce and a cheddar cheese slice. Set cooked burgers aside to rest while you prep the final ingredients.
Toast the brioche bun halves. Either use a traditional toaster, grill or toast them in a 400 degrees oven for 2-3 minutes until lightly toasted.
Melt butter or olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Crack eggs into skillet and fry sunny side up until whites are cooked through and yolks are still slightly runny (about 4-6 minutes).
To assemble, put cheese-topped hamburger patties on the bottom bun and top with bacon, caramelized onions, arugula, and a fried egg. Spread some mustard on the underside of the top bun and pop it on top of the burger to finish it off.
Serve immediately with fries or your favorite side dish.
