Smoky Applewood Bacon Burgers Recipes

Steps:

• MIX ground beef and Seasoning Mix until well blended. Shape into 4 patties.
• GRILL over medium heat 4 to 6 minutes per side or until burgers are cooked through (internal temperature of 160ºF). Grill onion in grill basket or grill rack 3 minutes or until tender and lightly browned, stirring frequently. Add cheese slices to burgers 1 minute before cooking is completed. Toast rolls on the grill, open-side down, about 30 seconds or until golden.
• SERVE burgers on toasted rolls with bacon and grilled onions.

Steps:

• 1. In a small bowl combine the Thousand Island dressing, bacon bits, mustard powder, diced onion, and, if desired, a dash of ketchup.
• 2. Mix ingredients until combined.
• 3. Cook the applewood smoked bacon in a separate frying pan. Drain the bacon and pat dry with paper towels.
• 4. Let cool to finger touch and rip each strip into half pieces.
• 5. Cook your patties to desired doneness.
• 6. Also, toast your hamburger buns.
• 7. Construct your hamburger by placing about a tablespoon of the Thousand Island mixture on the inside facing of the bottom half of the bun.
• 8. Top this with a slice of Gouda cheese.
• 9. Then add the beef patty.
• 10. Add another slice of Gouda cheese.
• 11. Break your thin slice of white onion into individual rounds, splitting equally between the two buns.
• 12. On the inside face of the top half of the bun, add an additional tablespoon of Thousand Island mixture.
• 13. Add slices of bacon. Of course, this is your burger, so if you like additional items like pickles, tomatoes, or lettuce, please don't let these instructions stop you.
• 14. You're ready to serve! Favorite beverage in hand, onion rings or fries on the side, all up to you.

Steps:

• Combine the ground beef, onion, egg yolk, salt, pepper, and liquid smoke in a medium bowl and mix well.
• The mixture should be soft, yet hold its shape.
• Add up to 1/2 cup bread crumbs if mixture will not come together.
• Mix with your hands-- like a man should!
• Feel free to add small amounts of any other seasonings you think would add to the flavor.
• I like to add a bit of minced garlic, seasoned salt, cayenne, etc.
• Have fun with it.
• Divide the mixture into four equal portions and form into patties that are about the diameter of the buns you'll be using.
• This should make them fairly thin and large.
• Wrap a slice of bacon around the center of each patty and secure with toothpicks.
• Chill in refrigerator at least 1 hour or up to 8 hours to chill and firm up the patties.
• Bring patties up to room temperature while preparing a hot fire in grill.
• Throw on a few water-logged mesquite wood chunks and grill the burgers to your liking, removing the toothpicks before turning over.
• While the burgers are on the grill, lightly toast the buns under the broiler or on the grill.
• Be sure you have the large hamburger buns, not those puny ones like you see in McDonald's happy meals.
• You're making man-sized burgers here!
• Place the hamburger patties, buns, tomatoes, lettuce, and anything else you want to use to build your burger, on individual plates and let each person make their own.
• These burgers go great with potato chips, macaroni salad, baked beans, and corn on the cob for a fantastic Summer meal.
• A chocolate pudding or slice of cream pie makes a great dessert.
• This recipe can be doubled or tripled or whatever to serve as many as you need.
• Enjoy!