Mini Beef Burger
A loaded beef burger with bacon, cheddar, caramelized onions, and special sauce — the upgraded backyard classic. The double-decker version of the standard beef burger.
Prep Time
13 min
Cook Time
14 min
Servings
2
Calories
176 cal
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Smart Servings Scaler
- Beef Patty1
- Bun½
- Cheese½ cup
- Lettuce1 cups
- Tomato1 medium
- Onion½ medium
- Mayonnaise1 ½ tbsp
- Salt½ tsp
- Black Pepper¼ tsp
All quantities scaled automatically from 2 servings.
Ingredients
Makes 2 servings · Use the Servings Scaler above to adjust
- Beef Patty1
- Bun0.5
- Cheese0.5 cup
- Lettuce1 cups
- Tomato1 medium
- Onion0.5 medium
- Mayonnaise1.5 tbsp
- Salt0.5 tsp
- Black Pepper0.25 tsp
Instructions
- 1
Caramelize 1 sliced onion in 1 tablespoon butter over medium-low heat for 20 minutes.
- 2
Cook 8 bacon strips until crispy. Drain.
- 3
Form 4 patties from 1.5 lb of 80/20 ground beef. Season with salt, pepper. Heat cast iron over high heat. Cook patties 4 min per side, topping with cheddar in the last minute.
- 4
Make special sauce: ¼ cup mayo + 2 tablespoons ketchup + 1 tablespoon Dijon + 1 teaspoon hot sauce + 1 teaspoon honey + 1 minced garlic clove.
- 5
Toast 4 brioche buns. Spread bottom with sauce.
- 6
Build: bottom bun + lettuce + tomato slice + patty + bacon (2 strips) + caramelized onions + pickles + top bun. Eat immediately.
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💡 Expert Tips
- 1.Caramelize onions properly. 20 min minimum.
- 2.Crispy bacon. Not chewy.
- 3.Cheese melts on patty in pan.
- 4.Sauce makes the burger.
🔬 Why It Works
Loaded burgers succeed because each component contributes: juicy patty, crispy bacon, sweet onions, sharp pickle, creamy sauce. The combination is greater than the parts. Brioche bun ties everything together.
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Nutrition Facts
Per serving (recipe makes 2 servings)
* Percent Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Values are estimates.
Nutrition Facts
Per serving (recipe makes 2 servings)
* Percent Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Values are estimates.
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