BIG BACON BURGER

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Provided by Aida Mollenkamp

Time 1h25m

Yield 4 burgers

Number Of Ingredients 20

1 (10-ounce) package frozen chopped spinach, thawed and water squeezed out
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
1 egg
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 1/2 pounds ground chuck
1 tablespoon oil, plus more for grill grate
4 slices Jack cheese
4 kaiser rolls, halved and toasted
Chili Mayo, recipe follows
8 slices crisped bacon
Quick-Pickled Onions, recipe follows
1 cup apple cider vinegar
2 tablespoons sugar
1/4 cup orange juice
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
2 medium red onions, halved and sliced paper thin
1 bay leaf
1/4 cup mayonnaise
2 tablespoons minced fresh cilantro leaves
1 teaspoon chili powder

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine the spinach, Worcestershire, egg, and salt and pepper, to taste. With a whisk, mix the ingredients until egg is broken up and incorporated. Add the meat and with your hands, mix until thoroughly combined. Shape the meat mixture into 4 even patties, to fit the size of the kaiser roll, and put a 1/4-inch slight dimple in the middle of each patty to allow it to cook evenly.
  • Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Alternately, heat a grill to medium (350 degrees F) and rub the grate with a towel dipped in oil.
  • Heat the broiler on low heat.
  • Add the patties to the skillet, and cook for about 4 to 6 minutes. Flip the burgers and cook another 4 to 6 minutes for medium-rare burgers. Alternately, grill the patties uncovered for 4 to 6 minutes, then flip and grill for another 4 to 6 minutes. Top each patty with a piece of cheese and put under the broiler to melt the cheese. Alternately, close the grill top, and cook until the cheese is melted.
  • For the each burger, spread the bottom of the roll with 1/4 of the mayonnaise. Put the burger on the mayonnaise and top with 2 slices of the bacon and some of the onions. Cover with the top of the roll and serve.
  • Combine all the ingredients, except the onions and bay leaf, in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Stir until the sugar is dissolved, and then bring to a boil. When the mixture comes to a boil, stir in the onion. Remove the pan from the heat and add the bay leaf. Let sit at room temperature until cool, at least 1 hour.
  • Combine all the ingredients in a small bowl until evenly mixed. Cover and refrigerate until ready to use.

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