Bacon Burgers With Cilantro-Yogurt Sauce Recipe

Name: Bacon Burgers With Cilantro-Yogurt Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup plain Greek yogurt; 2 jalapenos, chopped; 1 cup cilantro, chopped; 1/4 cup minced fresh ginger; 1/2 small red onion, chopped; 1 teaspoon sugar; 2 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt; 2 1/2 pounds ground chuck; 1/2 pound bacon, minced (1 cup); 6 scallions, white and light green parts only, minced; 1/2 cup chopped mint; 3/4 cup grated Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese; 1 tablespoon finely grated lemon zest; 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice; 1/2 teaspoon black pepper; 1/4 teaspoon cayenne; Canola oil, for brushing; 8 toasted hamburger buns; Sliced tomatoes and onions, lettuce, ketchup, mustard and Sriracha, for serving

Servings: persons

1 cup plain Greek yogurt
2 jalapenos, chopped
1 cup cilantro, chopped
1/4 cup minced fresh ginger
1/2 small red onion, chopped
1 teaspoon sugar
2 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt
2 1/2 pounds ground chuck
1/2 pound bacon, minced (1 cup)
6 scallions, white and light green parts only, minced
1/2 cup chopped mint
3/4 cup grated Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese
1 tablespoon finely grated lemon zest
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1/4 teaspoon cayenne
Canola oil, for brushing
8 toasted hamburger buns
Sliced tomatoes and onions, lettuce, ketchup, mustard and Sriracha, for serving

1
In a food processor, puree the yogurt, jalapenos, cilantro, ginger, onion, sugar and 1 teaspoon of the salt until smooth. Transfer to a bowl.
2
In another bowl, mix the ground beef with the bacon, scallions, mint, cheese, lemon zest, lemon juice, black pepper, cayenne and the remaining 1 1/2 teaspoons of salt. Form into eight 1-inch-thick patties.
3
Heat a cast-iron griddle and brush with oil. Cook the burgers over moderate heat, turning once, until charred outside and medium within, 6 to 8 minutes.
4
Spread some of the yogurt sauce on the bottom buns, top with the burgers and layer with toppings. Close the burgers and serve.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 19 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 cup plain Greek yogurt, 2 jalapenos, chopped, 1 cup cilantro, chopped, 1/4 cup minced fresh ginger, and more.

Yes, Bacon Burgers With Cilantro-Yogurt Sauce falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Bacon Burgers With Cilantro-Yogurt Sauce

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