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Two Juicy Bacon Smash Burgers and Fries

Juicy Bacon Smash Burger

This is not a typical North American burger. This delicious Bacon Smash Burger is inspired by the German Frikadellen. These delicious burgers are hearty, savoury, and oh so delicious. The crisp bacon adds fat and salt to the burger patties, while the seasoning gives them extra flavour. The breadcrumbs add some nuttiness to the ground beef while the egg binds it all together.
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Course: dinner, Lunch
Cuisine: American
Keyword: bacon, beef, burger, mushrooms, quick meals
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 8 minutes
Total Time: 13 minutes
Servings: 4 burgers
Calories: 742kcal
Author: Anneke Silva

Equipment

  • Cast Iron Pan
  • Spatula
  • Cutting Board
  • Chef's Knife

Ingredients

  • 7 slices Bacon
  • 6 Crimini mushrooms sliced
  • 1 lb Ground beef
  • 2/3 tsp Onion powder
  • 2/3 tsp Garlic powder
  • 1/8 tsp Chili flakes
  • 1/4 tsp Kosher salt
  • 1/2 cup Unseasoned breadcrumbs
  • 1 Large egg
  • 4 slices Havarti cheese
  • 4 Burger buns
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Instructions

  • Fry the bacon on a cast iron pan on medium heat until crisped, about 7 minutes, then remove from the heat and place on paper towel to drain. Leave the bacon fat in the pan.
    Fry the bacon on a cast iron pan on medium heat until crisped, about 7 minutes, then remove from the heat and place on paper towel to drain. Leave the bacon fat in the pan.
  • Chop 3 slices of bacon into small pieces and place them in a large bowl with the egg, beef, spices, oil, and bread crumbs.
    Chop 3 slices of bacon into small pieces and place them in a large bowl with the egg, beef, spices, oil, and bread crumbs.
  • Gently mix with your hands until combined.
    Gently mix with your hands until combined.
  • Turn up the heat on the pan to medium high, and form the burger mixture into four equal patties.
    Turn up the heat on the pan to medium high, and form the burger mixture into four equal patties.
  • Place the patties on the cast iron and add the sliced mushrooms to the grill beside the patties.
  • Cook the burgers for 4 minutes, then flip once they've formed a crust.
  • Press the burgers down with a spatula and cook for 2 more minutes.
  • Add a slice of cheese to each burger, and continue to cook for 2 more minutes.
    Add a slice of cheese to each burger, and continue to cook for 2 more minutes.
  • Top with the mushrooms, remaining reserved bacon, and serve on buns with condiments of your choice.

Nutrition

Calories: 742kcal | Carbohydrates: 34g | Protein: 39g | Fat: 49g | Saturated Fat: 20g | Trans Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 171mg | Sodium: 1020mg | Potassium: 642mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 315IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 305mg | Iron: 5mg