BBQ Bacon Burgers

Ingredients

• 1 lb (450g) ground beef, 80/20
• 1 medium onion, finely chopped
• 2 cloves of garlic, minced
• 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
• 1/4 teaspoon paprika
• 4 slices of bacon
• 4 hamburger buns
• 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
• 1/4 cup BBQ sauce
• Lettuce, tomato, and pickles for topping

Instructions

1. Preheat a grill or grill pan to medium-high heat.
2. In a large bowl, combine the ground beef, chopped onion, minced garlic, Worcestershire sauce, salt, black pepper, and paprika. Use your hands or a spoon to mix the ingredients until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.
3. Divide the meat mixture into 4 equal parts and shape each part into a ball. Flatten each ball into a patty.
4. Add the patties to the grill and cook for 5-6 minutes per side, or until they're cooked to your desired level of doneness.
5. While the burgers are cooking, cook the bacon slices in a pan over medium heat until crispy. Drain on paper towels.
6. Once the burgers are cooked, assemble the BBQ Bacon Burgers by spreading a layer of BBQ sauce on the bottom bun, followed by a cooked patty, a few slices of bacon, some shredded cheese, and finally the top bun.
7. Serve immediately and enjoy!
8. Consider toasting the buns on the grill or in a toaster for added crunch.