Bacon Burgers with Cilantro-Yogurt Sauce

By TPMay

Ingredients

• 1 cup plain Greek yogurt
• 2 jalapeños, chopped
• 1 cup cilantro, chopped
• 1/4 cup minced fresh ginger
• 1/2 small red onion, chopped
• 1 teaspoon sugar
• 2 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt
• 2 1/2 pounds ground chuck
• 1/2 pound bacon, minced (1 cup)
• 6 scallions, white and light green parts only, minced
• 1/2 cup chopped mint
• 3/4 cup grated Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese
• 1 tablespoon finely grated lemon zest
• 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
• 1/4 teaspoon cayenne
• Canola oil, for brushing
• 8 toasted hamburger buns
• Sliced tomatoes and onions, lettuce, ketchup, mustard and Sriracha, for serving

Preparation

Step 1

In a food processor, puree the yogurt, jalapeños, cilantro, ginger, onion, sugar and 1 teaspoon of the salt until smooth. Transfer to a bowl.
In another bowl, mix the ground beef with the bacon, scallions, mint, cheese, lemon zest, lemon juice, black pepper, cayenne and the remaining 1 1/2 teaspoons of salt. Form into eight 1-inch-thick patties.
Heat a cast-iron griddle and brush with oil. Cook the burgers over moderate heat, turning once, until charred outside and medium within, 6 to 8 minutes.
Spread some of the yogurt sauce on the bottom buns, top with the burgers and layer with toppings. Close the burgers and serve.