Grilled Bacon Cheeseburgers Coca-Cola (Printer-Friendly)
Juicy grilled bacon burgers with sweet Coca-Cola caramelized onions and melted cheddar cheese on brioche buns.
# What You’ll Need:
→ Vegetables
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1 large sweet onion, sliced into ¼ inch rings
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6 green leaf lettuce leaves
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6 tomato slices
→ Meat and Dairy
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907 g (2 lbs) ground beef, 80/20 blend
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6 slices cheddar cheese
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12 slices thick-cut applewood smoked bacon
→ Condiments and Seasonings
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60 ml (¼ cup) olive oil
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1 tablespoon kosher salt, divided
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1 teaspoon black pepper, divided
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180 ml (¾ cup) Coca-Cola
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45 ml (3 tablespoons) barbecue sauce
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1 teaspoon garlic powder
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1 teaspoon onion powder
→ Breads
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6 brioche buns, split
# Steps to Make This:
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Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add onion rings, ½ tablespoon kosher salt, and ½ teaspoon black pepper; stir to coat. Cook, stirring occasionally, until translucent and soft, about 15 minutes.
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Pour Coca-Cola into the skillet with onions. Continue cooking, stirring occasionally, until onions are caramelized and almost all liquid has evaporated, approximately 15-20 minutes. Remove from heat and set aside.
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In a large bowl, combine ground beef, barbecue sauce, garlic powder, onion powder, remaining ½ tablespoon kosher salt, and ½ teaspoon black pepper. Mix thoroughly by hand until evenly incorporated.
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Divide the meat mixture into six equal portions. Shape each into a patty about ¾ inch thick. Indent the center of each patty slightly to prevent bulging during cooking. Place patties on a tray and set aside until grilling.
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Preheat grill to medium-high heat. Grill patties for 5 to 8 minutes on the first side. Flip and continue grilling until internal temperature reaches 74°C (165°F), about 5 to 7 minutes more. Remove from grill and top each with a slice of cheddar cheese to melt.
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Grill bacon slices until crisp, about 3 to 5 minutes per side. Remove and drain on paper towels.
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Place brioche bun bottoms on plates. Layer with lettuce, tomato slice, a cheese-topped burger patty, two bacon slices broken to fit, and a generous portion of Coca-Cola caramelized onions. Cap with top bun and serve immediately.
# Additional Notes:
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Indenting patties helps keep burgers flat and prevents bulging as they cook.
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Store cooked ingredients separately in the refrigerator up to 3 days; freeze cooked patties up to 3 months.
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Use regular Coca-Cola, not diet, to achieve proper caramelization and flavor in onions.