How to do it? Simply mix ground bacon into the ground beef. You can go for a 50/50 ratio, but I prefer to add 4 oz of bacon for each 1 lb. of ground beef. I started making these burgers after I transitioned to a low-carb diet. Suddenly, with no bun, the burger became the star of the show, and I wanted it to be as flavorful and as juicy as possible. My go-to burger recipe is these broiled burgers. They are excellent. But if you want to make the ultimate burger, all you need to do is mix some ground bacon 🥓 into the meat. It makes for an incredibly flavorful and juicy burger.
Ingredients
You’ll only need a few simple ingredients to make these tasty burgers. The exact measurements are included in the recipe card below. Here’s an overview of what you’ll need: Bacon: whatever is your favorite brand, go ahead and use that. You’ll need 4 oz, which is half a standard 8-oz package. Ground beef: I like to use lean ground beef (85/15). I find that leaner than that is too dry, even with the addition of bacon. Seasonings: I almost always use kosher salt, black pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, dried parsley, and red pepper flakes. It’s fine to use fresh garlic instead of powder. It’s also fine (and fun!) to experiment with different spices. See the discussion below about variations on the basic recipe.
Instructions
Making these bacon burgers is easy! You simply mix ground raw bacon into the ground beef. You can go for a 50/50 ratio if you wish, mixing 8 oz ground beef with 8 oz ground bacon. But I like to keep things a bit less fatty and salty (though still delicious!) by mixing 4 oz of bacon into 1 lb. of ground beef. Scroll down to the recipe card for detailed instructions. Here are the basic steps for making this recipe: You start by cutting the bacon into pieces. Next, you process the bacon pieces in your food processor until it’s finely ground. Now, mix together the ground bacon, the ground beef, and the seasonings. Form the mixture into patties and cook them over medium heat until they’re cooked through, 4-5 minutes per side.
Expert tip
After cutting the bacon into pieces, it’s helpful to freeze them briefly. This makes it easier for the food processor to chop them. They only need 20 minutes or so in the freezer.
Frequently asked questions
Variations
I love this recipe as is and almost always make it as written. When I do vary this recipe, it’s usually to include different spices. Some of the spices that I’ve enjoyed include dry mustard, chili powder, dried thyme, and cumin.
Serving suggestions
These delicious burgers make a filling, tasty low-carb meal - no bun needed. See the photos? That’s how I usually serve them. Unless you want a bun, of course, such as cloud bread or 90-second bread. As for side dishes, they’re great with fries. I often serve them with jicama fries or zucchini fries.
Storing leftovers
You can keep the leftovers in the fridge, in an airtight container, for 3-4 days. Reheat them gently, in the microwave, on 50% power.
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