Courtesy of Chef Elan Azran from Jukebox Burgers and Bar Laitier
Directions for: Marciano Burger
Ingredients
8 strips uncooked bacon, roughly chopped
1 Spanish onion, chopped
3 jalapeo peppers, chopped
32 oz ground beef
9 oz mild cheddar, cut into small 1/4-inch cubes
1 Tbsp steak spice
5 - 6 pumpernickel burger buns
Mayonnaise (optional)
Sliced cheddar (optional)
Directions
1. Preheat grill to 350Fahrenheit or preheat barbecue.
2. In a medium pan over medium heat, fry bacon for 7 to 10 minutes, flipping once, until bacon is half-cooked.
3. Remove bacon strips from the pan and cool in a medium bowl; reserve the bacon fat in the pan.
4. Add the onions and jalapenos to the pan with the bacon fat; stir and cook over medium heat for 5 to 7 minutes, or until onions start to soften and release their moisture.
5. Pour the sauted onions and jalapeos into the reserved bacon and set aside to cool.
6. Once cooled, stir the ground beef, cheese cubes, and steak spice into the onion and bacon mixture.
7. Divide mixture into 5 or 6 patties, to preference.
8. Roll the mixture into tight balls, then flatten them into -inch thick patties.
9. If using an indoor grill, grill patties for 3 minutes per side, or until juices run clear; if using a barbecue, lightly brush grates with oil to prevent sticking and cook for 3 minutes per side, or until juices run clear.
10. Server burgers on pumpernickel buns dressed with mayonnaise and cheddar, or other preferred toppings.
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