Looking to spice up your next barbecue and make your confident neighbor, “Phil the Grill Guy,” turn down his heat? Well, we’ve got the secret to your next barbecue sautéing success! There is always someone who thinks they are the grilling expert, but these Beef & Pork Burgers will make you the talk of the grill scene. You won’t get burned with a mediocre burger ever again once you tap into the combined awesomeness of these spiced up and juicy beef and pork patties of perfection. Don’t let your other neighbor, “Penny the Pitmaster,” get under your grill again with her heated, flavorful words because Beef & Pork Burgers will crown you the king (or queen) of the grill and have the rest of them smoking in your coals. Try this delicious combo for your next friendly, non-competitive barbecue. Your tastebuds will definitely deem you the winner!
Ingredients
- 4 strips bacon, diced
- 1 large onion, finely chopped
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1 1/2 cups soft breadcrumbs
- 1 large egg, lightly beaten
- 1/2 cup water
- 1 tablespoon dried parsley flakes
- 3 teaspoons salt
- 1/4 teaspoon dried marjoram
- 1/4 teaspoon paprika
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 pound ground pork
- 8 hamburger buns, split and toasted
- mayonnaise, to taste
- lettuce leaves, to taste
- red onion, to taste
- tomato slices, to taste
Directions
Step 1 –Preheat the grill to medium heat.
Step 2 –Heat a small skillet over medium heat.
Step 3 –Add the bacon, the onion, and the garlic to the skillet and cook until the bacon is crisp.
Step 4 –Drain the bacon mixture.
Step 5 –In a small bowl, combine the bacon mixture, the breadcrumbs, the egg, the water, the parsley, the salt, the marjoram, the paprika, and the pepper.
Step 6 –Crumble the beef and the pork over the breadcrumb mixture and mix well.
Step 7 –Shape the meat mixture into eight 3/4-inch-thick patties.
Step 8 –Grill the patties, uncovered, until an instant thermometer inserted into the center reads 160 degrees F, about 4-5 minutes per side.
Step 9 –Serve the burgers on the buns topped with the mayonnaise, the lettuce, the onion, and the tomato.
