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Beef burgers with bacon, horseradish mayo & fried onions are seriously delicious and easy to make.
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Beef Burgers with Bacon, Horseradish Mayo & Fried Onions

Beefy burgers with fried onions, horseradish mayo, and bacon.
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time45 minutes
Total Time1 hour
Course: Sandwich
Cuisine: American
Keyword: bacon horseradish burgers
Servings: 4 burgers
Author: Natasha Bull

Ingredients

Fried onions:

  • 1 large onion
  • 1 tablespoon olive oilSauce
  • 1/4 cup mayo
  • 2 teaspoons prepared horseradish
  • Salt & pepper to taste

Hamburgers:

  • 1 pound ground beef
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1/3 cup Italian breadcrumbs
  • 1 egg
  • Salt & pepper to taste

Other/toppings:

  • 4-6 slices bacon
  • 4 burger buns
  • Butter (if toasting buns)

Instructions

  • Slice the onion into thin rings. Add to a skillet on medium heat with the olive oil and cook for about 20-25 minutes or until they're nicely browned. Stir them every few minutes so they don't burn.
  • Meanwhile, prepare the burger sauce by mixing the mayo, horseradish, and salt & pepper (I just used a spoon and a small bowl). Place in fridge until needed.
  • While the onions are cooking, you can fry the bacon in a separate pan until it's crispy (10-15 minutes).
  • Pre-heat grill to high heat.
  • Prepare the burgers. Using your hands, combine the burger ingredients, taking care not to over-handle them. I am quite generous with the salt and pepper. Form into four patties and make a divot in the middle of the burgers so they cook evenly.
  • Turn the grill down to medium-high heat. Place the burgers on the grill and cook for about six minutes (depends on thickness of burgers and the grill/BBQ you're using), then flip and cook for another six minutes or until they're cooked through.
  • My preferred method for toasting the insides of hamburger buns is to pre-heat a skillet on medium-high heat (on the stove) and then add the cut and buttered bun halves to the pan until they're toasted (takes a few minutes). You could always use the bacon fat skillet for some extra bacony deliciousness and fewer dishes. You could also toast them on your grill.
  • Assemble burgers by adding the sauce, burger patties, bacon, onions, and any other preferred toppings. Enjoy!

Notes

  • If you're using standard ground beef, I strongly suggest cooking the burgers until they're well-done and reach 165F inside (for safety reasons). If you're using something like ground chuck, they do not have to be cooked as well.
  • I used a gas BBQ to make this recipe. Keep in mind that these directions are only a guideline as every BBQ or grill is different, so adjust cooking time accordingly.