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Preheat grill to medium-high heat.
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Once grill is heated, make sure the grates have been scraped clean.
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I usually use a wad of aluminum foil to wipe the heated grate surfaces.
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Clean grates will ensure less sticking as you cook the burgers.
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Combine ground beef, seasoning, water and hot sauce together in a medium bowl.
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What does the added water do?
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Well, believe it or not, it will actually make your burger juicier!
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Form the bottom half of the patty (using about 1/3 cup of meat).
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Add a pinch of shredded cheese onto the bottom half of the patty.
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Next add a pinch of crumbled bacon.
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Form the top half of the patty (using about another 1/3 cup of meat).
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Press the two patties together and seal around the edges to ensure the patty is completely sealed.
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Continue this until you have made all the burgers.
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This recipe should make about 34 burgers (depending on how large you want your burger).
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Serve on toasted buns.
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Cooks note: Shredding your cheese will ensure better melting.
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Also, you can really go crazy with the fillings on these burgers: sauteed onions, mushrooms, jalapenos, different types of cheesethe combinations are endless.
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This would be a great burger to surprise your guests with.
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Wait until they see that cheese oozing out from the middle!
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Recipe inspired by burgers made at Hackneys in Chicago, Illinois.
