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Crack burger with juicy grilled beef patty topped with melted cheddar cheese, crispy bacon strips, and fresh thyme on a toasted bun with creamy ranch dressing oozing out, sprinkled with black pepper and seasoning, with additional burgers visible in the background

Crack Burgers

Decadent ground beef patties seared until crispy, topped with melted cheddar, thick-cut bacon, and a creamy pepper sauce on toasted brioche.
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Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 25 minutes
Servings: 4
Calories: 680kcal
Cost: $15

Ingredients

  • 1.5 pounds ground beef - 80/20 blend
  • ½ pound bacon - cooked crispy
  • 4 slices cheddar cheese - sharp
  • ½ cup mayonnaise - for sauce
  • 1 tablespoon black pepper - coarsely ground
  • 4 brioche buns - toasted

Instructions 

  • Shape the ground beef into thick patties and season the outside with garlic and onion powder.
  • Sear the patties in a very hot cast iron skillet for 4 minutes per side.
  • Top each patty with a slice of cheddar and allow it to melt completely.
  • Mix the mayonnaise and black pepper to create the signature burger sauce.
  • Stack the patty on a toasted bun with bacon and a generous smear of sauce.

Notes

Use 80/20 ground beef for the juiciest results. Toast the buns in the leftover bacon fat for a professional restaurant-style flavor.

Nutrition

Serving: 320g | Calories: 680kcal (34%) | Carbohydrates: 32g (11%) | Protein: 38g (76%) | Fat: 42g (65%) | Saturated Fat: 18g (113%) | Sodium: 890mg (39%) | Fiber: 2g (8%) | Sugar: 5g (6%)