Prepare to elevate your burger game with a mouthwatering masterpiece that will make your taste buds dance with excitement! This isn't just another burger recipe - it's a flavor explosion that combines the rich, juicy goodness of perfectly grilled beef with crispy bacon, zesty horseradish mayo, and irresistibly crunchy fried onions. Whether you're looking to impress dinner guests or simply treat yourself to the most incredible homemade burger you've ever tasted, this recipe is about to become your new obsession.
Prep Time: 20 mins
Cook Time: 15 mins
Total Time: 35 mins
Cuisine: American
Serves: 4 servings
Ingredients
- 1 lb ground beef
- 4 slices of bacon
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- 2 tbsp horseradish
- 1 onion, sliced
- 1 cup flour
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Burger buns
Instructions
- Prepare the horseradish mayo by mixing mayonnaise and horseradish in a small bowl. Refrigerate until ready to use.
- Slice the onion into thin rings. Season flour with salt and pepper in a shallow dish.
- Cook bacon in a large skillet over medium heat until crisp. Remove bacon and set aside on paper towels, leaving bacon grease in the pan.
- Dredge onion rings in seasoned flour, shaking off excess. Fry in the bacon grease until golden brown and crispy. Remove and drain on paper towels.
- Form ground beef into 4 equal patties, making a slight indentation in the center of each to prevent bulging during cooking.
- Season burger patties generously with salt and pepper on both sides.
- Heat a grill pan or outdoor grill to medium-high heat. Cook burgers for 4-5 minutes per side for medium doneness.
- During the last minute of cooking, place a slice of bacon on each burger and top with a slice of cheese if desired.
- Toast burger buns lightly on the grill or in a toaster.
- Assemble burgers by spreading horseradish mayo on bottom bun, placing burger patty, topping with fried onions, and covering with top bun.
- Serve immediately while hot and crispy.
Tips
- For the juiciest burgers, choose ground beef with a slightly higher fat content (80/20 blend) and handle the meat minimally when forming patties.
- The indentation trick in the burger patty center prevents them from puffing up and ensures even cooking.
- Let your burger patties rest at room temperature for 15-20 minutes before cooking to ensure more even heat distribution.
- Use a meat thermometer to check doneness: 160°F for medium, ensuring food safety.
- Don't press down on burgers while grilling - this releases all the delicious juices and can lead to dry meat.
- Toast your buns in the same pan used for bacon and burgers to soak up extra flavor.
- For extra crispiness, double-dredge your onion rings in the seasoned flour before frying.
Nutrition Facts
Calories: 550kcal
Carbohydrates: 35g
Protein: 35g
Fat: 32g
Saturated Fat: 12g
Cholesterol: 110mg
