Gourmet Stuffed Burgers

By LaurenCocch16

Ingredients

• 2 lbs lean ground beef
• 1/2 cup onion, chopped
• 1/4 cup ketchup
• 2 garlic cloves, pressed
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/4 tsp ground black pepper
• 6 slices american cheese
• Real Bacon Bits (4 strips worth)
• 6 hamburger buns or onion rolls, split
• Optional toppings: lettuce, sliced onion, tomato, pickles, mustard

Details

Servings 6
Preparation time 10mins
Cooking time 21mins

Preparation

Step 1

1) Prepare grill.
2) Crumble un-cooked ground beef in medium bowl. Mix onion, ketchup, garlic, salt & pepper. Mix gently but thoroughly.
3) Form mixture into 12 round patties, about 1/4 inch thick.
4) Fold cheese slices into quarters, and place on half of 6 of the patties.
5) Top with bacon & remaining patties. Seal well, forming 6 stuffed burgers.
6) Place patties on grid of grill. Grill, covered, for 11-14 minutes for medium doneness, or until meat is no longer pink near center, turning only once.
7) Place bun-halves, cut side down, on grid of grill. Grill 30-60 seconds or until buns are lightly toasted.
8) Place burgers in buns, and serve with toppings.