Habanero Caramelized Onion & Bacon Cheeseburgers
With Habanero Caramelized Onions and a Chipotle Aioli, these really are the BEST Bacon Cheeseburgers! They're juicy, easy to make, and will impress your guests this summer grilling season.
Ingredients
Servings: 4
For the Habanero Caramelized Onions:
- 2 Yellow Onions, finely sliced or chopped
- 2 Habanero Peppers, finely chopped
- ¼ cup Brown Sugar
- 2 tbsp. Olive Oil
For the Bacon Cheeseburgers:
- 1 package (4-count) Steakhouse Elite Kobe-Style Ground Beef Burgers
- 4 Burger Buns
- 6-8 strips Bacon
- ¼ cup BBQ Seasoning
- 4 slices Cheddar Cheese
- Chipotle Aioli, storebought or homemade recipe below
- 2 cups Baby Arugula
For the Chipotle Aioli (or storebought):
- ½ cup Mayonnaise
- 1 Garlic Clove, pressed
- Juice of 1 Lemon
- ¼ tsp. Chipotle Powder
- 1-2 tbsp. Sriracha Sauce, or to taste
- Salt & Black Pepper, to taste
Instructions
For the Habanero Caramelized Onions & Bacon:
- In a large skillet over medium high heat, add the olive oil and chopped onions to sauté for 8-10 minutes, until tender and translucent. Add water and/or reduce heat to medium if the onions are beginning to become too dark without caramelizing.
- Add the chopped habaneros and brown sugar to continue cooking another 8-10 minutes, until deeply caramelized. Once caramelized, set aside.
- Remove the onions to cook the bacon until golden and crispy. Remove from the skillet, pat the excess oils with a paper towel then set aside.
For the Chipotle Aioli:
- Mix all ingredients together until smooth. Set aside until ready to serve.
For the Bacon Cheeseburgers:
- Preheat the grill to medium or medium-high heat. Oil the grates with olive oil or with your preferred neutral oil.
- Add the burger patties directly on the grill to cook 3-4 minutes.
- Flip the burgers, then add the sliced cheddar on top of each. Close the lid to cook an additional 2-4 minutes, until desired doneness and browned along the edges.
- Remove from heat to layer on the burger buns with the chipotle aioli, arugula, cheeseburgers, crispy bacon, and habanero caramelized onions. Best enjoyed immediately!
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