Bacon Infused Cheeseburgers with Market-fresh Salsa

When is something as delicious as sirloin steak not a sirloin steak? When it’s a sumptuous Sirloin Steak Burger of course! Steak Burgers are packed with more flavour than just what’s on top! With fresh ground Round, Chuck or Sirloin from your local grocer, it’s easy to make these signature burgers at home. We take the cheese underground for easier grill management and burgers so delicious from the inside OUT.

 

Yields6 Servings
Prep Time10 minsCook Time15 minsTotal Time25 mins
 1 lb (500 g) Lean Ground Beef Sirloin
 1 egg, lightly beaten
 1 clove garlic, minced
 ½ cup (125 mL) shredded aged Cheddar cheese
 ¼ cup (50 mL) diced bacon (uncooked)
 ¼ cup (50 mL) EACH bread crumbs and minced onion
 2 tbsp (30 mL) Worcestershire sauce
 1 tsp (2 mL) minced fresh rosemary
 Market-fresh Salsa (recipe follows)
1

Combine beef, egg, garlic, cheese, bacon, bread crumbs, onion, Worcestershire sauce and rosemary in bowl.

2

Divide meat into 6 portions. Form into 3/4 inch (2 cm) thick patties. Make thumb-print depression in centre of each patty (to prevent rounding while they grill). Make Ahead: Refrigerate, covered, for 1 hour or up to 1 day.

3

Grill over medium-high heat for 10 to 14 minutes, turning twice, until digital rapid-read thermometer inserted sideways into centre of each patty reads 160°F (71°C). Top with Melted Mushrooms and Onions (if desired).

Market Fresh Salsa
4

In a small bowl, mix 2 cups halved grape tomatoes, half a sweet pepper, diced, half a shallot, slivered, 1 clove garlic, minced and 1 Tbsp minced chives or parsley. Add 2 Tbsp EACH lemon or lime juice and olive oil and 1 Tbsp liquid honey. Season with salt and pepper; stir gently to combine.

Fresh Fennel Slaw
5

In a small bowl, mix slivers of 1 apple and half a fennel bulb, half a small onion and 1 carrot. Stir in 2 Tbsp EACH lemon juice, rice vinegar, liquid honey, chopped chives, cilantro or mint and black or toasted sesame seeds (optional).

Ingredients

 1 lb (500 g) Lean Ground Beef Sirloin
 1 egg, lightly beaten
 1 clove garlic, minced
 ½ cup (125 mL) shredded aged Cheddar cheese
 ¼ cup (50 mL) diced bacon (uncooked)
 ¼ cup (50 mL) EACH bread crumbs and minced onion
 2 tbsp (30 mL) Worcestershire sauce
 1 tsp (2 mL) minced fresh rosemary
 Market-fresh Salsa (recipe follows)

Directions

1

Combine beef, egg, garlic, cheese, bacon, bread crumbs, onion, Worcestershire sauce and rosemary in bowl.

2

Divide meat into 6 portions. Form into 3/4 inch (2 cm) thick patties. Make thumb-print depression in centre of each patty (to prevent rounding while they grill). Make Ahead: Refrigerate, covered, for 1 hour or up to 1 day.

3

Grill over medium-high heat for 10 to 14 minutes, turning twice, until digital rapid-read thermometer inserted sideways into centre of each patty reads 160°F (71°C). Top with Melted Mushrooms and Onions (if desired).

Market Fresh Salsa
4

In a small bowl, mix 2 cups halved grape tomatoes, half a sweet pepper, diced, half a shallot, slivered, 1 clove garlic, minced and 1 Tbsp minced chives or parsley. Add 2 Tbsp EACH lemon or lime juice and olive oil and 1 Tbsp liquid honey. Season with salt and pepper; stir gently to combine.

Fresh Fennel Slaw
5

In a small bowl, mix slivers of 1 apple and half a fennel bulb, half a small onion and 1 carrot. Stir in 2 Tbsp EACH lemon juice, rice vinegar, liquid honey, chopped chives, cilantro or mint and black or toasted sesame seeds (optional).

Bacon Infused Cheeseburgers with Market-fresh Salsa