Fire 'Works' Bacon Burgers

🥘 Ingredients

• bacon
  8 strips
• black pepper
  1 tsp
• brioche buns
  4 pieces
• brown sugar
  1 tbsp
• chipotle powder
  1 tsp
• fry seasoning
  1 tbsp
• ground beef
  1.5 lbs
• ketchup
  2 tbsp
• lime
  1 unit
• mayonnaise
  2 tbsp
• mixed greens
  4 c
• mustard seeds
  1 tsp
• olive oil
  1 tbsp
• pepitas
  2 tbsp
• pepper jack cheese
  4 oz
• potatoes
  4 pieces
• red onion
  1 unit
• salt
  1 tsp
• tomato
  2 pieces

🍳 Cookware

• baking sheet
• baking sheet
• small bowl
• large pan
• medium bowl
• large bowl

1. 

   1

   Adjust racks to top and middle positions and preheat oven to 425 degrees. Wash and dry all produce. Cut potatoes into ½-inch-thick wedges. Toss potatoes on a baking sheet with a large drizzle of olive oil . Season with salt , black pepper , and half the fry seasoning . Roast on top rack until golden brown and crispy ⏱️ 20-25 minutes .

   potatoes: 4 pieces, olive oil: 1 tbsp, salt: 1 tsp, black pepper: 1 tsp, fry seasoning: 1 tbsp
2. 

   2

   Meanwhile, peel red onion and cut into ½-inch-thick rounds. Slice tomato into ¼-inch-thick rounds. Halve lime . Halve brioche buns .

   red onion: 1 unit, tomato: 2 pieces, lime: 1 unit, brioche buns: 4 pieces
3. 

   3

   Place onion on one side of a second baking sheet ; drizzle with olive oil and season with salt and pepper. Roast on middle rack for ⏱️ 10 minutes , then remove sheet from oven. Place bacon on empty side; sprinkle with brown sugar , pepper, and a pinch of chipotle powder . Return to oven until bacon is caramelized and onion is lightly charred ⏱️ 12-15 minutes .

   bacon: 8 strips, brown sugar: 1 tbsp, chipotle powder: 1 tsp
4. 

   4

   In a small bowl , combine mayonnaise , ketchup , and half the mustard seeds . Season with salt and pepper. Stir in a pinch of remaining chipotle powder to taste.

   mayonnaise: 2 tbsp, ketchup: 2 tbsp, mustard seeds: 1 tsp
5. 

   5

   Heat a large drizzle of olive oil in a large pan over medium-high heat. In a medium bowl , mix ground beef with remaining mustard seeds and fry seasoning. Form into patties; season generously with salt and pepper. Add patties to pan and cook to desired doneness ⏱️ 3-5 minutes per side. In the last 1-2 minutes of cooking, top patties with pepper jack cheese ; cover pan until cheese melts.

   ground beef: 1.5 lbs, pepper jack cheese: 4 oz
6. 

   6

   Toast buns until golden brown ⏱️ 3-5 minutes . Spread with a layer of sauce, then fill with patties, as much tomato and onion as you like, and bacon. In a large bowl , toss together mixed greens , pepitas , and any remaining tomato and onion with a drizzle of olive oil and lime juice to taste. Season with salt and pepper. Divide burgers, salad, and potatoes between plates. Serve with remaining sauce on the side for dipping.

   mixed greens: 4 c, pepitas: 2 tbsp