Description
These Fig and Bacon Goat Cheese Burgers boast incredible flavor with a simple preparation using fresh ingredients like bacon and fig jam, perfect for an easy, homemade meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound ground beef, 80/20 preferred
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 2 slices thick-cut bacon, cooked until crisp
- 3 tablespoons fig jam
- 3 tablespoons herbed goat cheese, softened
- ¼ cup caramelized onions, warmed
- 1 small handful arugula
- 2 brioche buns, split and lightly toasted
- ¾ cup mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 1 small garlic clove, lightly blanched or roasted, then mashed into a paste
- ½ teaspoon dijon mustard
- ½ teaspoon coarse sea salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- optional: 1–2 teaspoons chopped fresh parsley or chives
Instructions
- In a small bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, olive oil, lemon juice, and Dijon until smooth and emulsified.
- Stir in the garlic paste, salt, pepper, and herbs (if using). Taste and adjust seasoning.
- Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour before using to let the flavors meld.
- Divide the ground beef into two equal portions (½ pound each).
- Gently shape into patties about 4½ inches wide, making a slight indentation in the center of each to prevent puffing.
- Season both sides with salt and pepper.
- Preheat a grill or grill pan to medium-high heat. Oil the grates if needed.
- Grill burgers for 4–5 minutes per side, or until internal temperature reaches 130–135°F for medium rare or 140–145°F for medium.
- During the last minute, place the buns cut-side down on the grill to toast lightly.
- Spread 1-2 teaspoons lemon garlic aioli on each of the bottom buns.
- Layer arugula on the bottom bun, followed by the grilled burger patty.
- Top each patty with goat cheese, a spoonful of fig jam, caramelized onions, and a slice of bacon.
- Finish with the top bun and serve right away.
Notes
The aioli can be made ahead of time to save preparation time.
Feel free to add your favorite toppings or sauces for extra flavor.
Using thick-cut bacon adds a nice crunch to the burger.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 burger
- Calories: 800
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 1300mg
- Fat: 53g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 35g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 130mg