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Classic Patriotic Burger with Applewood Bacon

A traditional burger with a twist, featuring applewood bacon for a smoky flavor and a patriotic theme with red, white, and blue ingredients.

25 minutes4 servings
Classic Patriotic Burger with Applewood Bacon
Photo: Guilhem Vellut from Annecy, France · CC BY 2.0

Ingredients

Method

  1. Preheat grill or skillet to medium-high heat.
  2. Cook applewood bacon until crispy, then set aside.
  3. Form ground beef into 4 equal-sized patties and season with salt and pepper.
  4. Cook the patties on the grill until desired doneness, about 4-5 minutes per side.
  5. Toast the burger buns and assemble with lettuce, tomato, patty, cheese, and bacon.
  6. Add ketchup and mustard to taste.
  7. Check that the ground meat reaches 71°C (160°F) throughout before serving.

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