Description
Irresistible Crack Burgers elevate classic grilling with an explosive blend of savory spices and secret ingredients. Meat lovers will discover a mouthwatering experience that promises to become a summer barbecue sensation you won’t forget.
Ingredients
Scale
Meat:
- 1 lb (454 grams) ground beef (80% lean)
Cheese and Meat Enhancers:
- 1/2 cup (120 milliliters) shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/4 cup (60 milliliters) finely chopped bacon (cooked)
- 1/4 cup (60 milliliters) finely chopped onion
Seasonings and Spices:
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- Salt (to taste)
- Black pepper (to taste)
Additional Components:
- Burger buns
- Lettuce (optional)
- Tomato (optional)
- Pickles (optional)
Instructions
- Craft a robust meat mixture by blending ground beef with cheddar cheese, crispy bacon bits, diced onions, Worcestershire sauce, and a symphony of spices including garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper.
- Gently fold ingredients together, avoiding excessive manipulation to preserve meat’s tenderness and prevent compact texture.
- Divide mixture into four equal portions, sculpting each into uniform patties with a gentle thumb impression at the center to ensure balanced cooking.
- Heat grill or cast-iron skillet to medium-high temperature, approximately 400°F (204°C), creating an ideal searing environment.
- Carefully position patties onto hot cooking surface, allowing 4-5 minutes per side for optimal caramelization and reaching recommended internal temperature of 160°F (71°C).
- Resist compressing patties during cooking to maintain succulent moisture and prevent moisture loss.
- Simultaneously toast burger buns until golden and crisp edges develop.
- Layer cooked patties onto bottom bun, complementing with fresh lettuce, ripe tomato slices, tangy pickles, and preferred condiments.
- Crown with top bun and serve immediately for maximum flavor and temperature enjoyment.
Notes
- Create perfectly juicy burgers by mixing ingredients gently, avoiding overworking the meat mixture which can make patties tough and dense.
- Prevent burger shrinkage by making a gentle thumb indent in the center, allowing even cooking and maintaining their original shape during grilling.
- Enhance flavor complexity by experimenting with different cheese varieties like smoked gouda or pepper jack for a unique taste profile.
- Accommodate dietary restrictions by substituting ground beef with ground turkey or plant-based alternatives, maintaining similar seasoning ratios for consistent taste.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 470 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 580 mg
- Fat: 34 g
- Saturated Fat: 14 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18 g
- Trans Fat: 1 g
- Carbohydrates: 15 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 90 mg