Inside Out Burger
This recipe makes an "inside out" burger stuffed with a savory mixture of crispy bacon, caramelized mushrooms, and Swiss cheese. Ground chuck patties are formed around the filling, seared on the stovetop, and finished in the oven for juicy results, served on sesame seed buns.
Equipment
- 1 Large Skillet For cooking bacon, mushrooms, and searing burgers.
- 1 Slotted Spoon To remove bacon from pan, reserving fat.
- 1 Large Bowl For mixing ground beef and combining filling ingredients.
- 1 Spatula For handling burgers.
Ingredients
Main
- 6 slices bacon cut into bite size pieces
- 8 ounces cremini mushrooms cleaned and sliced
- 2 pounds ground chuck
- 1 large shallot diced
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon coarse salt
- 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
- 4 ounces Swiss cheese cubed
- 4 sesame seed buns
- 2 tablespoons grapeseed oil
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F
- Place the bacon in a large saute pan and cook until crispy, about 5 minutes. Remove the bacon with a slotted spoon and reserve 1 tablespoon of the bacon fat in the pan. Add the mushrooms and cook until caramelized, about 5 minutes. Set the mushrooms aside to cool in a bowl.
- In a large bowl, combine the beef, shallot, black pepper, salt, and Worcestershire. Separate the mixture into 4 equal portions. Divide each portion into 2 separate patties.
- Combine the cheese into the cooled mushrooms and bacon mixture. Take 1 patty and top with 2-ounces of the filling. Place another patty on top and pinch around the edges to make sure that the filling is totally covered. Make the rest of the patties the same way.
- Over medium-high heat, heat a large skillet with grapeseed oil. Once hot, add the burgers and cook for 2 minutes per side. Place the pan into the oven and cook for 4 to 6 more minutes for medium burgers.
- Remove from the oven and serve on a sesame seed bun.
Notes
Ensure burger patties are sealed tightly around the filling to prevent leakage during cooking. The initial sear on the stovetop provides a great crust, while finishing in the oven ensures the center cooks evenly to medium as specified. Adjust oven time for desired doneness. Letting the burgers rest for a few minutes after cooking helps retain moisture. The bacon fat adds a layer of flavor when caramelizing the mushrooms.