Bacon Burgers on Brioche Buns

Name: Bacon Burgers on Brioche Buns
Total time: 40 min
Ingredients: 2 medium red onions (thinly sliced); 6 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil (plus more for brushing); 0.5 cup mayonnaise; 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice; Salt and freshly ground pepper; 8 slices of thick-cut bacon (12 ounces); 3 pounds mixed ground chuck and ground sirloin; 12 ounces brie (sliced); 8 brioche burger buns (split)

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The burger at Tyler Florence's Wayfare Tavern in San Francisco is called Le Grand with good reason: It's a custom blend of ground prime rib, brisket, skirt steak and tenderloin, topped with Nueske's bacon and Cowgirl Creamery's triple-cream Mt. Tam cheese. The recipe is also delicious with a mix of chuck and sirloin. Slideshow: More Burger Recipes

By

Tyler Florence

Updated on May 22, 2019

bacon burgers on brioche buns — Photo: © John Kernick

Total Time:

40 mins

Yield:

8

Ingredients

2 medium red onions (thinly sliced)
6 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil (plus more for brushing)
½ cup mayonnaise
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
Salt and freshly ground pepper
8 slices of thick-cut bacon (12 ounces)
3 pounds mixed ground chuck and ground sirloin
12 ounces brie (sliced)
8 brioche burger buns (split)

Directions

Preheat the oven to 400°. On a rimmed baking sheet, toss the onions with 2 tablespoons of the olive oil and roast until softened, about 20 minutes.
Meanwhile, in a small bowl, whisk the mayonnaise with the lemon juice. Gradually whisk in the remaining 1/4 cup of olive oil and season with salt and pepper.
In a large skillet, cook the bacon over moderately high heat until crisp. Drain on paper towels and break each strip in half.
Light a grill or preheat a grill pan. Form the ground meat into eight patties. Season generously with salt and pepper and brush with olive oil. Grill over moderately high heat until well-browned on the bottom, 5 minutes. Flip the burgers, mound the brie on top and grill for 4 minutes longer, until the cheese is slightly melted and the burgers are medium-rare.
Spread the lemon mayonnaise on the cut sides of the buns; set the burgers on the bottoms and top with the bacon and onions. Close the burgers and serve right away.

Suggested Pairing

Juicy, spicy Australian Shiraz.