Hi All! So we’re ending this week with a little something called the 50/50 burger. I had this burger for the first time at this place called Slater’s 50/50: Burgers by Design. It’s a burger place that acts sort of like a pub/sports bar. They have a great selection of burgers and beers to accompany them. Anyway, this burger is awesome. When I make this I like to use applewood smoked bacon with a hint of sweet maple. The type of bacon you use is important because it’s what flavors your burgers. I do recommend that you actually grind the bacon and not just chop it up bc it’ll mix and allow the fat to distribute more evenly which is so important when it comes time to cooking the patties. I also ground my own sirloin, but you certainly don’t have to….don’t have a meat grinder at home? It’s okay, you can ask your local butcher or go to a specialty market and they’re usually pretty good about doing it for you. If you have no choice, you can throw it in the food processor…but make sure the bacon is partially to almost fully frozen, if not the fat will probably get stuck in the blade and not actually grind up (the bacon should be partially frozen when using any method including a meat grinder and mincing with a knife).
I love things like burgers because you can make them however you want and dress it exactly how you like it. I highly recommend you all go make this burger this weekend (and have it with a few cold beers, of course) it’s simple, easy and burgers are awesome…especially this one! :)
xx Jenny
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Double 50/50 Burger
INGREDIENTS
patties
- ½ pound lean ground sirloin (or ground beef of your choice)
- ½ pound ground bacon
- salt and pepper to taste
- vegetable oil for grilling
assembly
- 3 toasted hamburger buns or Kaiser rolls
- 6 slices cheddar cheese
- 6 slices Jack cheese
optional
- pickles
- relish
- avocado
- tomatoes
- lettuce
- onions
- bacon
- mayonnaise
- mustard
- ketchup
- thousand island
INSTRUCTIONS
- Place beef and bacon into a large mixing bowl and season with salt and pepper. Mix together until fully combined.
- Form six equal patties and place in the refrigerator between parchment to chill.
- Heat a grill pan over medium-high heat and brush the surface with vegetable oil.
- Place patties onto the grill pan (three at a time) and grill for 5 to 7 minutes on each side.
- About two minutes before the patties are done, place a piece of cheddar and jack cheese over each patty and allow cheese to melt before removing and placing onto a clean surface. Repeat with the remaining patties and cheese.
- To assemble: Stack two patties onto one another and place on a bun. Add any remaining toppings and condiments of your choice and serve.
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As far as I am concerned this sounds like the ultimate burger…50/50 is genius and I can’t wait to try it!!!
I saw this burger and I literally went “Yeah, baby”.
Andrea x
I just ate. I’m stuffed to the gills. And yet… and yet I’ll have five.
fabulous!!
I have just absolutely just DIIIIIEEEEEDDDD.
I am totally drooling~~~~~never ever thought to grind the bacon!!! I am on it *!*
Just found you through the same Pinterest site I was on. Holy smokes, your website is fantastic. And what gorgeous photos!! Keep it up!
Oh wow. Bacon inside the burger. Why have I never thought of this before?
This burger looks out of control!
This is amazing!! I love a good burger with a beer so this is a perfect option! yum..cookout this weekend in Florida! Anyone is invited!
OH my gosh… a DOUBLE 50/50 burger?!?! I could barely handle the signature 50/50 burger when I went to Slater’s. That’s insane! You’re making me miss my hometown…
Gorgeous photos!
this has got to be the best burger ever! looks delicious! :)
Wait a minute – are you guys from around the LA/OC area? I’m in Huntington Beach – I like to think I’m reading a local!
You are! We are in LA!
Ground bacon is a thing? Well, I never…
This looks like the most delicious burger ever.
Oh, my heart skipped a beat reading that recipe — from sheer desire or the half pound of bacon, I’m not sure. Yum. Bookmarking this to make soon!
My reaction exactly!! Can’t wait to try it – bunless cause I’m on a low carb, gluten free diet.
gorgeous! and it sounds amazing with ground bacon in it :)
yum!
need.this.now
Ughhh please can I just reach through the screen and eat this? Yummm!
Thank you for sharing, it looks amazing! Can’t wait to try!
anything with 1/2 pound ground bacon has to be heavenly good. Pretty sure there’s nothing wrong with this burger. nothing at all…
I can see ONE thing wrong with it…. it’s not in front of me right this very minute…
1/2 lb ground bacon?? Sounds SO good.
This looks awesome! I love Slaters 50/50. The first time I went, I got the 50/50 burger but didn’t like it. Weird, right? What’s not to like? Beef: good. Bacon: good. I should try making this home version. Now I just build my own with regular beef. My husband always gets the PB&J burger :D
That’s the prettiest burger I’ve ever seen. Who knew they could be pretty?!
That close up of that good-lookin’ burger is making me so hungry. I’d like to eat that, chug the beer, and smash the cup on my forehead. I promise I’m not a frat guy in my heart.
LOL!
If you like med rare, how can you deal with MR bacon?
oh Richard what a stupid comment
why don’t you just do yours well well done then
we’ll have ours MR!!!!
Cured bacon (the normal kind) can be safely eaten even uncooked. Think salami. For uncured bacon, you should use the same caution as with other pork products.
The bacon gets cooked first how else would you ground it?!😂
I grind it all together with my kitchen aid. Grind the bacon once on large grind. Mix it with the ground beef. Then run it through on small grind. Makes the best burgers.