Tex-Mex Bacon Cheeseburger With Chipotle Ketchup

Name: Tex-Mex Bacon Cheeseburger With Chipotle Ketchup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 8 slices bacon (to be cooked whole in the broiler); 4 slices bacon, chopped (to be cooked in the frying pan); olive oil, for drizzling; 1 small yellow onion, chopped; 2 jalapeno chiles, chopped; 4 garlic cloves, chopped; 1 12 lbs ground beef; 1 tablespoon sweet smoked paprika; 1 ½ teaspoons ground cumin; 1 ½ teaspoons ground coriander; 1 tablespoon oregano, preferably mexican; salt and pepper; 4 slices smoked cheddar cheeseor sharp cheddar cheese; 4 slices monterey jack cheese or 4 slices monterey jack pepper cheese; 4 crusty burger rolls, split and toasted; lettuce leaf, and red onion slices for serving; 1 cup tomato sauce; 3 tablespoons pureed chipotle chiles in adobo; 2 tablespoons light brown sugar; 2 tablespoons vinegar; 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce

Servings: persons

8 slices bacon (to be cooked whole in the broiler)
4 slices bacon, chopped (to be cooked in the frying pan)
olive oil, for drizzling
1 small yellow onion, chopped
2 jalapeno chiles, chopped
4 garlic cloves, chopped
1 12 lbs ground beef
1 tablespoon sweet smoked paprika
1 ½ teaspoons ground cumin
1 ½ teaspoons ground coriander
1 tablespoon oregano, preferably mexican
salt and pepper
4 slices smoked cheddar cheeseor sharp cheddar cheese
4 slices monterey jack cheese or 4 slices monterey jack pepper cheese
4 crusty burger rolls, split and toasted
lettuce leaf, and red onion slices for serving
1 cup tomato sauce
3 tablespoons pureed chipotle chiles in adobo
2 tablespoons light brown sugar
2 tablespoons vinegar
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce

1
To Make The Chipotle Ketchup: In a saucepan, combine all of the ingredients.
2
Simmer over low heat until thickened, about 20 minutes.
3
(Store in the refrigerator for up to 1 week.)
4
Preheat the oven to 400 degrees .
5
Place the 8 whole slices of bacon on a broiler pan.
6
Bake in the oven until crisp, about 15 minutes.
7
In a skillet, heat a drizzle of the olive oil over medium-high heat.
8
Add the chopped bacon and cook until crisp, about 5 minutes.
9
Transfer to paper towels to drain, leaving 2 tablespoons of the bacon fat in the pan.
10
Add the yellow onion, jalapenno and garlic to the pan and cook until softened, 7 to 8 minutes.
11
Let cool.
12
In a bowl, combine the beef, chopped bacon, onion mixture, paprika, cumin, coriander and oregano; season with salt and pepper.
13
Form into 4 patties (making them thinner at the centers and thicker at the edges for even cooking).
14
Add to the skillet and cook over medium-high heat, turning once, for 8 minutes for medium doneness.
15
Add 1 slice of each cheese on top during the last minute or two of cooking.
16
Layer each roll bottom with a burger, 2 bacon slices, lettuce, red onion, Chipotle Ketchup and a roll top.

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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

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 21 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 8 slices bacon (to be cooked whole in the broiler), 4 slices bacon, chopped (to be cooked in the frying pan), olive oil, for drizzling, 1 small yellow onion, chopped, and more.

Yes, Tex-Mex Bacon Cheeseburger With Chipotle Ketchup 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!