How to Make Bacon Bourbon Burgers - A Step-by-Step Guide

What could be more satisfying than a juicy, flavorful burger? If you're looking to take your burger game to the next level, look no further than these Bacon Bourbon Burgers. Combining the rich, smoky flavor of bacon with the sweet, complex notes of bourbon, these burgers are sure to be a hit at your next cookout or family dinner.

One of the key components of this recipe is the use of ground beef with a higher fat content. This ensures that the burgers stay moist and juicy, even after ...

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Ingredients

  • ½ pound lean ground beef
  • 1 tablespoon bourbon (such as Four Roses®)
  • 2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
  • 2 teaspoons brown sugar
  • 2 teaspoons steak seasoning (such as Montreal Steak Seasoning®)
  • ½ teaspoon garlic salt
  • 2 slices cooked bacon, cut into halves
  • 2 slices Cheddar cheese
  • 2 hamburger buns, split
  • 2 tomato slices
  • 2 leaves lettuce

Information

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 10 mins
  • Total Time: 25 mins
  • Servings: 2
  • Yield: 2 burgers

  • Preheat an outdoor grill for high heat and lightly oil the grate.
  • Mix ground beef, bourbon, Worcestershire sauce, brown sugar, steak seasoning, and garlic salt in a bowl; divide and shape into 2 patties.
  • Cook on the preheated grill for about 5 minutes; turn, top each burger with bacon and Cheddar cheese, and continue cooking until the burgers are cooked to your desired degree of doneness, about 5 minutes more for well done. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read 160 degrees F (70 degrees C). Serve on split buns topped with tomato and lettuce.
  • Nutrition

    555 cal.

    • Total Fat: 29g
    • Saturated Fat: 13g
    • Cholesterol: 118mg
    • Sodium: 2124mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 30g
    • Dietary Fiber: 2g
    • Total Sugars: 6g
    • Protein: 36g
    • Vitamin C: 4mg
    • Calcium: 308mg
    • Iron: 4mg
    • Potassium: 545mg