Bacon Hamburgers with Catalina Dressing Recipe

Name: Bacon Hamburgers with Catalina Dressing
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 large beefsteak tomato, halved crosswise and seeded; 1/4 cup vegetable oil, plus more for rubbing; 1/4 cup red wine vinegar; 1 tablespoon smoked sweet paprika; 1 tablespoon tomato paste; 1 small garlic clove, chopped; 1 teaspoon sugar; Salt and freshly ground black pepper; Hot sauce; 1/2 pound sliced bacon, coarsely chopped and frozen for 15 minutes; 1 pound ground beef chuck; Butter, for spreading; 4 sesame-topped hamburger buns, split and toasted; 4 thick slices of sweet onion

Servings: persons

1 large beefsteak tomato, halved crosswise and seeded
1/4 cup vegetable oil, plus more for rubbing
1/4 cup red wine vinegar
1 tablespoon smoked sweet paprika
1 tablespoon tomato paste
1 small garlic clove, chopped
1 teaspoon sugar
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
Hot sauce
1/2 pound sliced bacon, coarsely chopped and frozen for 15 minutes
1 pound ground beef chuck
Butter, for spreading
4 sesame-topped hamburger buns, split and toasted
4 thick slices of sweet onion

1
Preheat the oven to 425.
2
Put the tomato in a small baking dish and rub with oil.
3
Turn the halves cut side down and bake for 20 minutes, until they start to soften.
4
Let cool, then peel and chop the tomato.
5
Transfer to a blender; add the vinegar, paprika, tomato paste, garlic, sugar and the 1/4 cup of oil and blend.
6
Season with salt, pepper and hot sauce.
7
In a food processor, pulse the bacon until very finely chopped.
8
In a large bowl, using your hands, blend the ground chuck with the bacon.
9
Form the mixture into 4 patties.
10
Heat a large skillet.
11
Season the burgers with salt and pepper and cook over moderate heat until well-browned on the outside and barely pink in the center, 4 minutes per side.
12
Butter the buns and place an onion slice on the bottom halves.
13
Top with the burgers and some dressing, close the burgers and serve.

976

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.

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 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 large beefsteak tomato, halved crosswise and seeded, 1/4 cup vegetable oil, plus more for rubbing, 1/4 cup red wine vinegar, 1 tablespoon smoked sweet paprika, and more.

Yes, Bacon Hamburgers with Catalina Dressing falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

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Bacon Hamburgers with Catalina Dressing

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

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