American Royal Bacon Mozzarella Burgers
BBQ Spot
6
15 minutes
45 minutes
Essential Tools
Cutting board
Chef knife
Large skillet
Slotted spoon
Paper towels
Plate
Large bowl
Measuring spoons
Measuring cup
Rimmed baking pan
Kitchen brush
Spatula
Instant-read thermometer
Aluminum foil
Ingredients
- ¾ pound bacon, cut into ¼-inch dice
- 2 pounds ground beef
- 1½ cups shredded mozzarella
- 2 Tbsp Worcestershire sauce
2 Tbsp Rub Some Heat
- 1½ Tbsp vegetable oil
- 6 hamburger buns
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- Shredded lettuce
- Sliced tomato
- Sliced red onion
- Sliced avocado
- Cooked bacon slices
- Sliced Cheddar cheese
- Three Little Pigs Chipotle Sauce
- Pickle chips
Directions
- In a large skillet, cook the bacon over medium heat for 6 minutes or until cooked about halfway through; stirring occasionally.
- Use a slotted spoon to transfer the diced bacon to a paper towel-lined plate to drain and cool.
- In a large bowl, gently mix the ground beef, bacon, mozzarella, Worcestershire sauce and Rub Some Heat on Your Meat until well blended but not over mixed.
- Gently form the beef mixture into 6 patties and place on a rimmed baking pan.
- With a kitchen brush, apply half of the oil to the tops of the burgers.
- Prepare the grill for direct grilling and heat to 450°F.
- Using a spatula, gently place the burgers oiled side down on the hot grill grate and grill the burgers for 4 minutes.
- Rotate 45 degrees and grill another 4 minutes to create crosshatch marks.
- Using a kitchen brush, apply the remaining oil to the tops of the burgers and flip.
- Grill for 4 minutes, rotate and cover the grill.
- Grill for another 4 minutes or until an instant-read thermometer inserted into the burgers reaches 160°F.
- Transfer the burgers to a clean cutting board and tent with aluminum foil. Let stand 7 minutes.
- Toast the buns if desired during the last 3 minutes of grilling, and serve the burgers with your favorite garnishes.
