All-American Burger BAR
- 20m Prep Time
- 10m Cook Time
- 30m Ready In
Build your own burger with herb-and-spice patties, candied bacon, and a variety of gourmet toppings. Perfect for feeding a crowd.
Ingredients
- 4 lbs ground beef
- 1 tbsp kosher salt
- 2 tsp red pepper flakes
- 1 tsp dried rosemary
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- 1 tsp flaky sea salt
- 1/4 tsp freshly ground black pepper
- 12 soft potato hamburger buns split horizontally
- Unsalted butter softened, for the buns (optional)
- Honey–Brown Sugar Candied Bacon
- Spiced Pickled Red Onions optional
- Balsamic–Black Pepper Fig Spread optional
- Pickly Sungold Tomato Jam optional
- Blue Cheese–Yogurt Spread optional
- Jannie’s Burger Sauce optional
- Additional toppings (such as cheese, lettuce, tomato, and pickles) if desired
Nutrition (per serving, estimated)
Estimated based off 8 of 16 identified ingredients (per 100 g food data, scaled by amount).
Vitamins & minerals
- Calcium: 91.8 mg
- Iron: 4.73 mg
- Magnesium: 39.3 mg
- Phosphorus: 237 mg
- Potassium: 456 mg
- Zinc: 5.82 mg
Let's Prepare
Collect
Gather these ingredients — no prep needed yet.
- 4 lbs ground beef
- 1 tbsp kosher salt
- 2 tsp red pepper flakes
- 1 tsp dried rosemary
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- 1 tsp flaky sea salt
- 1/4 tsp freshly ground black pepper
- Honey–Brown Sugar Candied Bacon
Prepare
- 12 soft potato hamburger buns, split horizontally
- Unsalted butter, softened, for the buns (optional)
- Spiced Pickled Red Onions, optional
- Balsamic–Black Pepper Fig Spread, optional
- Pickly Sungold Tomato Jam, optional
- Blue Cheese–Yogurt Spread, optional
- Jannie’s Burger Sauce, optional
- Additional toppings (such as cheese, lettuce, tomato, and pickles), if desired
Let's Cook
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Step 1.
Prepare a hardwood fire for grilling, or heat a gas or charcoal grill to medium-high (about 450°F).
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Step 2.
Divide 4 pounds ground beef into twelve 1/3-pound portions. Form each into an approximately 4-inch round patty, placing them on a baking sheet as you form them.
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Step 3.
In a small bowl, mix together 1 tablespoon kosher salt, 2 teaspoons red pepper flakes, 1 teaspoon dried rosemary, 1 teaspoon dried thyme, 1 teaspoon flaky sea salt, and ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper. Sprinkle the spice mixture evenly over the patties (about ½ teaspoon per patty). Set aside at room temperature while the grill heats.
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Step 4.
Lightly butter the insides of 12 soft potato hamburger buns with softened unsalted butter (optional) and set aside.
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Step 5.
When the grill is hot, brush the cooking grates clean. Place the patties on the grill seasoned side up. Grill with the lid closed (if using charcoal) for 6 to 8 minutes, turning once halfway through, until well marked on both sides. Cook 6 minutes for rare, 8 minutes for medium.
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Step 6.
About 1 minute before the burgers are done, place a piece of candied bacon on each patty and add any cheese if desired. Close the grill lid and warm for 30 seconds to 1 minute. Transfer the patties to a platter.
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Step 7.
Place the buttered buns cut side down on the grill, cover, and toast for about 30 seconds, until warmed and just barely marked. Transfer to a platter.
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Step 8.
To serve, allow guests to build their own burgers with any of the toppings they prefer (candied bacon, pickled onions, fig spread, tomato jam, blue cheese-yogurt spread, burger sauce, lettuce, tomato, pickles, etc.).