Description
Bacon Jam Burgers are a delicious combination of juicy beef patties topped with a sweet and savory bacon jam, perfect for any burger lover.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound ground beef (80/20 blend for juiciness)
- 4 slices thick-cut bacon
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar
- 1/4 cup brewed coffee
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 4 hamburger buns
- 4 slices cheddar cheese (optional)
- Lettuce, tomato, and pickles for topping
Instructions
- Cook the bacon in a skillet over medium heat until crispy, then remove and drain on paper towels, keeping 2 tablespoons of grease.
- In the same skillet, cook the chopped onion in the bacon grease until soft, about 5 minutes.
- Add minced garlic and cook for another minute until fragrant.
- Stir in brown sugar, apple cider vinegar, brewed coffee, Worcestershire sauce, black pepper, and salt. Simmer for 10-15 minutes until thickened.
- Stir in chopped bacon and cook for an additional 5 minutes. Remove from heat.
- Shape ground beef into four equal patties, making a slight indentation in the center. Season with salt and pepper.
- Preheat grill or skillet over medium-high heat. Cook patties for 4-5 minutes on one side. Add cheese during the last minute if desired.
- Flip patties and cook for another 3-4 minutes for medium-rare.
- Toast hamburger buns until golden brown.
- Spread bacon jam on the bottom half of each bun, add the patty, and top with lettuce, tomato, and pickles. Cap with the top half of the bun.
- Serve hot and enjoy!
Notes
- For a spicier kick, consider adding jalapeños as a topping.
- Leftover bacon jam can be stored in the refrigerator for up to a week.
- Feel free to customize toppings based on personal preference.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling or Skillet Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 burger
- Calories: 600
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 40g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
Keywords: Bacon Jam Burgers, Bacon Jam, Burgers, Grilled Burgers, Beef Patties