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Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon olive oil or bacon fat
- 2 cups diced onion (about 1 medium onion)
- 1 teaspoon salt, divided
- 3 cloves garlic, minced (optional)
- 1 pound ground beef (lean is fine)
- 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 12 dinner rolls
- Yellow mustard (optional)
- 1/2 pound bacon, cooked and chopped
- 9-12 slices cheddar cheese
- 1 egg white, beaten
- 1 tablespoon sesame seeds
- Diced tomato (optional)
- Shredded lettuce (optional)
- Diced pickles (optional)
- Sriracha sauce, spicy Ketchup, or ketchup (optional)
Preparation
Step 1
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit (176 degrees Celsius). Line two 9-inch-by-13-inch baking sheets or baking dishes with foil.
Heat a large pan over medium-high heat. When the pan is hot, add the olive oil or bacon fat, followed by the onions and ½ teaspoon of the salt. Cook for a few minutes, until the onions have softened and just started to caramelize.
Add the garlic, if using, and cook for 1 to 2 minutes, until fragrant.
Turn the heat to high and add the ground beef. Season with the remaining salt, black pepper, smoked paprika, and Worcestershire sauce. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the beef is browned.
Slice the dinner rolls in half to make the buns, and place the bottom halves on the lined baking sheet or baking dish. If using yellow mustard, squeeze over the bottom half of the rolls. Top with beef mixture, bacon, and the sliced cheddar cheese.
Place the top halves of the rolls on the second lined baking sheet or dish, and brush with the beaten egg white. Sprinkle sesame seeds over the the top of the rolls.
Place the sheet of bun tops in the oven next to the bun bottoms, and bake both for 10 to 15 minutes, or until the cheese on the bottoms is melted and both sets of buns are lightly toasted.
Remove from the oven and allow to cool for a minute. Add your desired toppings and condiments, and finish with the top half of the buns. Serve warm.
To help the sesame seeds stick to the dinner rolls, the beaten egg white is the best option, but you can also use melted butter if you prefer.