Bacon Jam Smash Burgers
70% authentic · American
A gourmet twist on the smash burger, featuring a rich, sweet, and savory homemade bacon jam as a key topping.
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Ingredients
- Ground beef (80/20 blend)1.5 lbs
- SaltTo taste
- Black pepperTo taste
- Provolone cheese slices4 slices
- Brioche buns4
- Butter2 tbsp
- Bacon8 slices
- Yellow onion, finely chopped1
- Brown sugar1/4 cup
- Balsamic vinegar2 tbsp
- Maple syrup1 tbsp
Steps
- 1
Prepare the bacon jam: Cook bacon until crisp, then crumble. In the same pan, sauté finely chopped onion until softened. Add crumbled bacon, brown sugar, balsamic vinegar, and maple syrup. Simmer until jam-like consistency forms. Set aside.
- 2
Divide ground beef into 4 portions and form loose balls.
- 3
Heat a cast-iron skillet or griddle over medium-high heat.
- 4
Place beef balls on the hot surface and immediately smash them thin.
- 5
Season patties with salt and pepper.
- 6
Sear for 1-2 minutes per side. Top with provolone cheese during the last minute of cooking.
- 7
Lightly butter and toast the brioche buns.
- 8
Assemble the burgers: spread a generous amount of bacon jam on the bottom bun, place the cheesy patty on top, and add the top bun.
