Home Ground Burgers With Bacon Cheese Thyme Food

JUICY BACON BURGERS

Steps:

• Cut the bacon into pieces and freeze the pieces for 20 minutes to make it easier to process.
• Process the bacon in a mini food processor on the "chop" setting until finely ground. Mix it into the beef with the remaining ingredients.
• Form the mixture into four 3/4-inch-thick patties. Use your thumb to make a shallow dimple in the middle of each burger. This helps them retain their shape.
• Heat a well-seasoned cast-iron skillet over medium heat, about 3 minutes. Add the burgers. If the skillet is well-seasoned, there's no need to add oil. Otherwise, add a tablespoon of oil to the pan before adding the burgers.
• Cook the burgers until cooked through, about 4-5 minutes per side over medium heat.*
• Serve immediately with your favorite hamburger toppings.**

BACON CHEESE BURGERS AND CHILI CHEESE FRIES

Steps:

• Combine the water, Worcestershire and steak sauce in an electric mixer. Slowly add the cumin, onion powder, black pepper, garlic and all-purpose seasoning and mix for 1 to 2 minutes. Combine with the ground beef.
• Form the mixture into patties and first grill and then sear the patties. Top the patties with bacon, grilled onions and Cheddar cheese slices; cover and cook until cheese melts. Place buns buttered-side down on griddle to toast. Fill buns with patties. Serve with fries that are topped with Jimmy's Wrigleyville Grill San Antonio Chili and cheese sauce.
• Heat the oil in a large pot over medium-high heat. Add the beef and cook until browned, about 7 minutes. Add the onions, garlic, and jalapeño peppers; reduce heat to medium and stir in the chili powder, cumin, thyme, and brown sugar. Cook 10 minutes. Add the crushed tomatoes and ground tomatoes. Puree half the beans and add them to the chili along with the remaining whole beans. Bring to a boil, reduce heat and simmer 1 1/2 hours.

HOME-GROUND BURGERS WITH BACON, CHEESE, AND FRESH THYME

Steps:

• Place the diced chuck in a large bowl.
• Set a 10-inch saute pan over medium heat and add the bacon. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the bacon is crisp and most of the fat has been rendered, 7 to 8 minutes. Add the onions to the pan and cook until they are softened, 4 to 5 minutes. Add the garlic and cook until fragrant, 1 minute longer. Add the thyme and toss to combine. Remove the pan from the heat and pour the mixture over the diced chuck. Drizzle with the Worcestershire, and season with the salt and pepper. Toss gently but thoroughly to combine. Cover and set aside to marinate, refrigerated, for 1 hour.
• Assemble a home grinder according to the manufacturer's instructions, using a medium die for grinding. Grind the meat mixture and then gently form it into 4 patties, being careful not to overwork it. Cover and refrigerate until chilled, about 1 hour.
• Preheat a grill to medium, and lightly oil the grate.
• Remove the patties from the refrigerator and place them on the grill. Cook for 7 to 8 minutes. Then turn them over and place 2 slices of the cheddar on each burger. Cook for another 7 to 8 minutes for medium-rare to medium, or until the burgers are cooked to the desired degree of doneness. Place a burger on the bottom of each of the 4 toasted buns. Dress with the lettuce and tomatoes, and add mayo, ketchup, mustard, and pickles as desired. Serve immediately.

ALL-AMERICAN BACON CHEESEBURGERS

Steps:

• In a large bowl, combine the first seven ingredients. Crumble beef over mixture and mix well. Shape into four patties., Grill burgers, covered, over medium heat or broil 3 in. from the heat for 4-7 minutes on each side or until a thermometer reads 160° and juices run clear. Top with cheese. Grill 1 minute longer or until cheese is melted. Serve on buns with bacon and toppings of your choice.

HOME GROUND BURGERS WITH BACON CHEESE & THYME

Steps:

• Heat large skillet over med heat. Add bacon, and cook until crisp. Add onion and cook until soft. Add garlic, and cook until frangrant and soft but not brown. Add thyme and toss to combine. Remove from heat and cool to room temp Place beef in a large bowl. Pour bacom mixture over beef. Drizzle with Worcstershire, salt and pepper. Toss to combine. Cover and refrigerate 1 hour. Using home meat grinder, grind to medium grind. Form into 4 patties . Cover and refrigerate 60 minutes. Grill, add cheddar and other items