BBQ bacon stuffed burgers are big, juicy, SLOPPY sandwiches that literally ooze smoky, barbeque-y goodness. Filled with crispy bacon and tangy sauce, every bite makes your taste buds sing in grilled glory. And with so much of the good stuff already in the middle, there’s plenty of room up on top for cheese, lettuce, tomatoes, or more BACON!
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Big, Sloppy Burgers
Most of us try to make healthy choices in our lives. We try to exercise, drink enough water, and eat foods that won’t make the doctor cringe. But if you’re like me, every now and again I get in the mood for a big ole messy burger!
By big, I mean BIG! These burgers are a half-pound of ground sirloin, stuffed full of yummy, crispy bacon, and sauce. You’ll need two hands to hold these bad boys … unless you’re not quite so brave and use a knife and fork instead.
But whether you’re a hands-on, all-in burger-eater or an expert at cutting and fork-eating with surgical precision, you’ll remember this meal long after you’ve enjoyed it.
Baked Bacon is the Best Bacon
I am a huge fan of bacon in any capacity, and I especially love it with burgers. When I make these, I stuff my burger with bacon AND I lay some thick slices on top, too. I mean, there’s no such thing as too much bacon, is there?
The easiest way to cook bacon, in my opinion, is to bake it on a rack in the oven. It’s a game-changer that delivers perfectly crispy, evenly cooked strips every time. When the bacon is on a wire rack set up over a rimmed baking sheet, the fat drips away from the meat and allows hot air to circulate around each strip to ensure consistent browning. Plus, you can cook multiple strips at once, making it perfect for feeding a crowd or meal prepping. This hands-off approach means no splattering grease on your stovetop (or on your shirt), and cleanup is a breeze since the rendered fat collects neatly in the pan below.
Click here to check out our article on how to cook bacon in the oven.
More Options for Burger Stuffings
Sometimes each person in our family makes their own personalized stuffed burger. I make the meat mixture and shape it into patties, then I call the fam in so they can stuff their own. I lay out a ton of different ingredients, then they do the work. It’s always fun for everyone to come up with their own combinations, and it was especially fun when my kids were little!
To keep everyone’s burgers straight, we each write our name on a sheet of waxed paper and keep the burger on it after its done. When it’s time to grill, I lay them on the rack in ABC order. That way there aren’t any surprises when we take our first bites.
One of our favorite stuffings is bacon, caramelized onions, and cheddar cheese. If you like hot and spicy burgers, try cheddar, jalapenos and salsa. My personal favorite combination is Swiss cheese with sauteed mushrooms and onions.
Experiment and have fun! These burgers could become a tradition in your house!
BBQ Bacon Stuffed Burgers
Course: Main Dishes, Beef, All RecipesDifficulty: Medium4
servings20
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minutesThese juicy ground sirloin burgers are huge! Stuffed with bacon, onion, and bbq sauce, they are guaranteed to leave no one hungry!
Ingredients
8 strips of bacon, chopped
1/2 cup chopped onion
1/2 cup bbq sauce
2 lbs ground sirloin
1 envelope dry onion soup mix
4 slices cheese (optional)
Directions
- Fry bacon and onions together until bacon is browned and crispy. Use a slotted spoon to remove bacon and onions to paper towel to drain. Blot to remove excess grease.
- Place degreased bacon and onion in a small bowl. Add bbq sauce mix well. Set aside.
- Prepare the meat. In a large bowl, use your hands to mix the ground sirloin and dry onion soup mix.
- Divide meat into eight equally-sized patties. Shape four patties into a “nest” shape to serve as a cup for the filling.
- Scoop bbq filling into each “nest.” Top each filled patty with an unfilled one. Pinch edges to seal, then smooth to ensure there are no small openings.
- Grill over medium heat for about 8 – 10 minutes per side. Top with cheese in last minute of grilling; allow to melt.
- Serve on Kaiser rolls with lettuce, tomato, and onion.
What Should I Serve with BBQ Stuffed Burgers?
- Get ready for your meal the night before with Keto-Friendly Overnight Layered Salad.
- Our family’s tried and true Old-Fashioned Potato Salad is always a big hit!
- This Chilled Lemon Lush will end your meal on a sweet-tart high note!
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