HOME-GROUND BURGERS WITH BACON, CHEESE, AND FRESH THYME

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It's hard to go wrong with a bacon cheeseburger, and downright impossible with this recipe from Emeril Lagasse's book "Emeril at the Grill."

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Ingredients     Meat & Poultry     Beef Recipes

Number Of Ingredients 16

2 pounds boneless beef chuck, cut into 1-inch cubes
6 ounces bacon, chopped
1 cup finely chopped onion
3 tablespoons thinly sliced garlic
1 tablespoon fresh thyme leaves
2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
8 slices cheddar cheese
4 sesame-seed hamburger rolls, lightly toasted
1 1/2 cups shredded iceberg lettuce
8 thin slices tomato
Mayonnaise, for serving
Ketchup, for serving
Mustard, for serving
Pickles, for serving

Steps:

  • Place the diced chuck in a large bowl.
  • Set a 10-inch saute pan over medium heat and add the bacon. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the bacon is crisp and most of the fat has been rendered, 7 to 8 minutes. Add the onions to the pan and cook until they are softened, 4 to 5 minutes. Add the garlic and cook until fragrant, 1 minute longer. Add the thyme and toss to combine. Remove the pan from the heat and pour the mixture over the diced chuck. Drizzle with the Worcestershire, and season with the salt and pepper. Toss gently but thoroughly to combine. Cover and set aside to marinate, refrigerated, for 1 hour.
  • Assemble a home grinder according to the manufacturer's instructions, using a medium die for grinding. Grind the meat mixture and then gently form it into 4 patties, being careful not to overwork it. Cover and refrigerate until chilled, about 1 hour.
  • Preheat a grill to medium, and lightly oil the grate.
  • Remove the patties from the refrigerator and place them on the grill. Cook for 7 to 8 minutes. Then turn them over and place 2 slices of the cheddar on each burger. Cook for another 7 to 8 minutes for medium-rare to medium, or until the burgers are cooked to the desired degree of doneness. Place a burger on the bottom of each of the 4 toasted buns. Dress with the lettuce and tomatoes, and add mayo, ketchup, mustard, and pickles as desired. Serve immediately.

Ninja Mixer
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I made these burgers for my family and they loved them! They were juicy and flavorful, and the bacon and cheese were the perfect toppings.


Minnie Yesmeow
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These burgers were delicious! I'll definitely be making them again.


Akash Anukul
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Great recipe! The burgers were juicy and flavorful, and the bacon and cheese were melted and gooey. I'll definitely be making these again.


Waheed Abdulwaheed
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These burgers were easy to make and turned out delicious! The bacon and cheese were a great combination, and the fresh thyme added a nice touch. I'll definitely be making these again.


Mariam Haruna
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I followed the recipe exactly and the burgers turned out great! They were juicy and flavorful, and the bacon and cheese were melted and gooey. I served them on toasted buns with lettuce, tomato, and onion.


Zimdera Hassan
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These burgers were amazing! The bacon and cheese were cooked to perfection, and the fresh thyme gave them a really unique flavor. I'll definitely be making these again.


Noga Gigo
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I'm not a huge fan of burgers, but these were really good! The bacon and cheese were a great combination, and the fresh thyme added a nice touch. I'll definitely be making these again.


Amir Bacha
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These burgers were easy to make and turned out great! I used a blend of ground beef and ground pork, and added some chopped onion and garlic to the mix. The burgers were cooked perfectly and the bacon and cheese were melted and gooey. I served them o


Tristin Guinan
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I made these burgers for my family last night and they were a hit! Everyone loved them, even my picky kids. The burgers were juicy and flavorful, and the bacon and cheese were the perfect toppings. I'll definitely be making these again.


Abdul Wahab Khan
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These burgers were absolutely delicious! The bacon and cheese added a perfect amount of flavor, and the fresh thyme gave them a unique and refreshing taste. I'll definitely be making these again soon.