Bacon Jam Burgers

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Jalapeno Bacon Jam Burgers are a fun twist on the classic smashburger featuring Omaha Steaks Smashburger Patties. Caramelized onions, smoky jalapeños, crispy bacon, and a touch of maple and brown sugar bring big flavor!

Prep Time15

Cook Time1

Total Time1 15

Course: Dinner, Lunch

Cuisine: American

Author: Derek Wolf

Ingredients

Beef:

6-8 Omaha Steak Smashburger Patties
1.5 tbsp Kosher Salt
1.5 tbsp Black Pepper
1.5 tbsp Garlic Powder
Beef Tallow as needed

Jalapeno Bacon Jam:

6-8 slices Bacon crumbled
2 cups Sliced Red Onions
1 medium Jalapeno sliced
2 tbsp Maple Syrup
1.5 tbsp Brown Sugar
2 tbsp Neutral Oil
Kosher Salt to taste

Burger:

6-8 Burger Buns
6-8 slices Cheddar Cheese

Instructions

Jalapeno Bacon Jam:

Preheat your grill to medium high heat (about 350F) for direct cooking. Add a cast iron skillet to the grill 2 minutes before cooking.
Add your bacon to the skillet and cook to your desired crispiness. Pull off and then crumble into small bits.
To the skillet with the bacon grease, add your thinly sliced onions and jalapenos. Season the onions with salt and pepper and begin cooking on a medium heat until they are caramelized (dark brown). This should take about 45-60 minutes to achieve.
Add brown sugar half way through to deepen the color. When the onions are close to done, add in the maple syrup and crumbled bacon. Mix together and pull off.

Burgers:

Grab a pack of Omaha Steaks Smash Patties and open them up.
If you don't have the premade patties, then grab some ground beef (around 1/4 lbs… ish) and gently roll it into a ball. Repeat this for 6-8 balls or until you’re out of meat. Place them in the fridge until ready to cook.
Add a cast iron skillet or plancha over the flames to preheat until it's slightly smoking. Add a burger patty (or ball) to the skillet. Place a piece of parchment over the top and then firmly press with the spatula until the burger is “smashed” on the skillet.
Next, season the patty with salt pepper and garlic. Let cook for another 1-2 minutes. Carefully flip the burger patty over and then season the new side with salt, pepper and garlic. Top with a slice of cheese and let melt for 1-2 minutes. Once melted, pull off and rest. Repeat for the rest of your patties.
Toast your buns then build your burger with the bun and 1-2 burger patties. Then add the jalapeño bacon jam and an extra drizzle of maple syrup (if you want). Top with the other half of the bun, serve and enjoy!

Notes

How do I get some Omaha Steaks?

Want to get your hands on some premium Omaha Steaks Smash Burgers? You can order them straight from their website through the link. They've got a ton of awesome options, so make sure to check it all out. It’s an easy way to level up your backyard barbecues with top-quality meat, because who doesn't want the best burger, every single freakin' time?

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