Ingredients
Equipment
Method
Step-by-Step Instructions
- Form the ground chuck into 1/3 pound balls, place on a plate, cover with plastic wrap, and refrigerate for 30 minutes.
- Thinly slice white onions using a mandoline, place in a bowl, and squeeze out excess moisture. Refrigerate.
- Cook bacon in a skillet over medium heat for 5-7 minutes until crispy, then chop and set aside.
- In a bowl, combine mayo, ketchup, mustard, chopped bacon, Worcestershire sauce, apple cider vinegar, all-purpose rub, and red pepper flakes to make Baconnaise sauce. Refrigerate for 15 minutes.
- Preheat a griddle over medium-high heat for 5 minutes. Add a drizzle of avocado oil.
- Place burger balls on the hot griddle, smash with a spatula to form patties, and season with salt, pepper, and garlic powder.
- After 3-4 minutes, add onions on top, flip burgers, and top with cheese. Cook for another 3 minutes until cheese melts.
- Toast burger buns cut side down on the griddle for 1-2 minutes until golden brown.
- Assemble the burgers with a generous layer of Baconnaise sauce, cheesy patty, more Baconnaise, and top bun. Press to secure.
Nutrition
Notes
Chill the meat before cooking for best results. Use safety gear while slicing onions with a mandoline.
