Bacon Burgers on Brioche Buns
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The burger at Tyler Florence 's Wayfare Tavern in San Francisco is called Le Grand with good reason: It's a custom blend of ground prime rib, brisket, skirt steak and tenderloin, topped with Nueske's bacon and Cowgirl Creamery's triple-cream Mt. Tam cheese. The recipe is also delicious with a mix of chuck and sirloin.
Ingredients
- 2 medium red onions, thinly sliced
- 6 tablespoon(s) extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for brushing
- 1/2 cup(s) mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoon(s) fresh lemon juice
- Salt and freshly ground pepper
- 8 slice(s) of thick-cut bacon, 12 ounces
- 3 pound(s) mixed ground chuck and ground sirloin
- 12 ounce(s) brie, sliced
- 8 brioche burger buns, split
Directions
- 1. Preheat the oven to 400°. On a rimmed baking sheet, toss the onions with 2 tablespoons of the olive oil and roast until softened, about 20 minutes.
- 2. Meanwhile, in a small bowl, whisk the mayonnaise with the lemon juice. Gradually whisk in the remaining 1/4 cup of olive oil and season with salt and pepper.
- 3. In a large skillet, cook the bacon over moderately high heat until crisp. Drain on paper towels and break each strip in half.
- 4. Light a grill or preheat a grill pan. Form the ground meat into eight patties. Season generously with salt and pepper and brush with olive oil. Grill over moderately high heat until well-browned on the bottom, 5 minutes. Flip the burgers, mound the brie on top and grill for 4 minutes longer, until the cheese is slightly melted and the burgers are medium-rare.
- 5. Spread the lemon mayonnaise on the cut sides of the buns; set the burgers on the bottoms and top with the bacon and onions. Close the burgers and serve right away.
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First Posted: 10/27/2011 4:55 pm Updated: 08/31/2012 10:48 am