Peanut Butter Bacon Burger

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 1 pound ground beef sirloin
• 1 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
• 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
• 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
• 1/2 teaspoon worcestershire sauce
• 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 8 slices applewood-smoked bacon
• 1 1/2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese (such as tillamook®)
• 1 cup peanut butter
• 1 tablespoon maple syrup
• 6 hamburger buns
• 6 leaves lettuce
• 2 tomatoes, sliced

Recipe

Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 20 mins Ready Time: 1 hr 5 mins


• mix ground beef, black pepper, onion powder, garlic powder, salt, worcestershire sauce, and cayenne pepper in a large bowl until evenly blended. form beef mixture into 6 4-inch wide patties. transfer patties to a large plate and cover with plastic wrap. refrigerate until patties are slightly firm, about 30 minutes.
• preheat an outdoor grill for medium-high heat and lightly oil the grate.
• place bacon in a large skillet and cook over medium-high heat, turning occasionally, until evenly browned, about 10 minutes. drain bacon slices on paper towels.
• cook beef patties on preheated grill until they are beginning to firm and are hot and slightly pink in the center, about 4 minutes per side. an instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read 140 degrees f (60 degrees c). sprinkle cheddar cheese over patties about a minute before they are done.
• mix peanut butter and maple syrup in a microwave-safe bowl. heat peanut butter mixture in the microwave until slightly runny, about 25 seconds. stir again.
• spread peanut butter mixture over hamburger buns and top with beef patties, lettuce, tomatoes, and bacon.