Ultimate Steakhouse Burger
These burgers are perfectly browned on the outside, tender and juicy on the inside, and the flavor profile is a little smokey from bacon. This is the ULTIMATE restaurant-quality burger recipe!
Servings: 4
Ingredients
- 8 strips of bacon
- 1 to 2 slices of white sandwich bread crust removed and torn into ½-inch pieces (about 1 cup)
- ¼ cup milk
- 1 ½ pounds ground beef 85-90% lean
- 1 teaspoon Kosher salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 2 large garlic cloves grated on a microplane
Instructions
- In a large skillet over medium heat, cook the bacon until it is browned and crisp, about 8 minutes. Transfer the bacon to a paper towel lined plate to drain; set aside. Spoon 2 tablespoons of the bacon fat into a bowl; set aside to cool.
- Place the bread in a small bowl, add milk, and let the mixture sit until saturated, about 5 minutes. Using a fork, mash the mixture until it forms a smooth paste. Break the beef up into small pieces in a medium bowl. Season with salt and pepper, than add the garlic, bread paste, and reserved bacon fat. Using a fork or hands, lightly knead the mixture until it is well incorporated and forms a cohesive mass. Divide the mixture into 4 equal portions and form into ¾-inch thick patty. Using a finger, make several dimples onto one side of each patty. This prevents the patty from doming once cooked.
- Prepare a charcoal or gas grill with a hot fire. Grill the burgers (without pressing down!) until they are well seared on each side, about 7-10 minutes total. Serve topped with remaining bacon, if desired. Enjoy!
Nutrition
Calories: 580kcal | Carbohydrates: 5g | Protein: 39g | Fat: 44g | Saturated Fat: 16g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 19g | Trans Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 147mg | Sodium: 1024mg | Potassium: 631mg | Fiber: 0.4g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 43IU | Vitamin C: 0.5mg | Calcium: 59mg | Iron: 4mg
