Bacon Bit Burgers

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From the april/may 2006 issue of every day with rachael ray. tried these tonight and they were fabulous, so wanted to post them so i didn't lose the recipe. enjoy! these are not as difficult as the recipe sounds.

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Steps

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In large skillet over medium heat , cook bacon until crisp , about 4-5 minutes.

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Remove from pan and drain on paper towel lined plate.

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Discard all but about 1 t.

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Of the bacon drippings.

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Chop 1 / 4 of an onion finely , then slice the other 1 3 / 4 onions.

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Sweat the chopped onion in the reserved bacon drippings for 2-3 minutes.

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Remove from pan and combine with the bacon.

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Coat pan with the olive oil and drop in the sliced onions.

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Let sweat until soft and slightly browned , about 10 minutes.

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Remove and place in bowl.

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Keep warm.

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While the onions are sweating , combine the sirloin , worcestershire , hot sauce , grill seasoning , and the bacon / onion mixture.

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Form into 4 equal-sized patties.

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Cook burgers , covered , in skillet , about 4 minutes per side for medium-rare and 6 minutes per side for medium-well.

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Place a slice of cheese on each burger and cover over low heat to melt the cheese.

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Stir steak sauce into the cooked sliced onions.

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Toast the buns if desired.

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Serve burg.

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Ingredients

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smoked bacon, extra virgin olive oil, yellow onions, ground sirloin, worcestershire sauce, hot sauce, seasoning, kaiser rolls, smoked gouda cheese, steak sauce