Treat yourself to the ultimate savory, sweet, and salty masterpiece: The Bacon Jam Double Smashburger. The crispy edges of the beef paired with the caramelized, sweet bacon jam will blow your mind.
Ingredients:
• 1 lb ground beef (80/20 blend, divided into 4 loosely packed balls)
• 4 slices American cheese
• 2 brioche buns, buttered and toasted
• 1/2 lb bacon, chopped
• 1 large yellow onion, finely diced
• 2 tbsp brown sugar
• 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
• Salt and black pepper to taste
Steps:
- Make the Jam: In a skillet, cook chopped bacon until crispy. Remove bacon, leaving 1 tbsp of fat. Sauté onions in the fat until soft. Add brown sugar, vinegar, and cooked bacon. Simmer until thick and jammy (about 10 mins). Set aside.
- Smash the Patties: Heat a cast-iron skillet until smoking hot. Place beef balls in the pan and immediately smash them completely flat with a spatula. Season generously with salt and pepper.
- Flip and Cheese: Cook for 2 minutes until a deep brown crust forms. Scrape under the patty, flip, and immediately add a slice of American cheese to each. Cook for 1 more minute.
- Assemble: Stack two cheesy patties on the toasted brioche bottom bun. Top generously with the warm bacon jam and close with the top bun.
Secret Tip: Don’t overwork your ground beef! Keep it cold and loosely packed before smashing to guarantee those incredibly crispy, lacy edges.