These stuffed burgers are a true comfort food classic, combining lean ground beef and savory pork sausage for a rich, juicy bite. The secret lies in the center: a mixture of crispy bacon, sautéed onions, and earthy mushrooms that melts into the meat as it cooks. Topped with a hint of sharp Parmesan and zesty steak sauce, every bite offers a complex balance of smoky, salty, and umami flavors. Perfect for summer cookouts or hearty weeknight dinners, these patties are substantial enough to satisfy the hungriest appetites. The grilled exterior provides a delicious char, while the interior remains tender and flavorful. Serve them on toasted buns with fresh lettuce for a complete meal that feels like a treat.
Grilled Beef Sauce
Description
These stuffed burgers are a true comfort food classic, combining lean ground beef and savory pork sausage for a rich, juicy bite. The secret lies in the center: a mixture of crispy bacon, saut&# 195;©ed onions, and earthy mushrooms that melts into the meat as it cooks. Topped with a hint of sharp Parmesan and zesty steak sauce, every bite offers a complex balance of smoky, salty, and umami flavors. Perfect for summer cookouts or hearty weeknight dinners, these patties are substantial enough to satisfy the hungriest appetites. The grilled exterior provides a delicious char, while the interior remains tender and flavorful. Serve them on toasted buns with fresh lettuce for a complete meal that feels like a treat.Ingredients
Directions
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Cook bacon in a skillet over medium heat until crisp. Remove bacon and drain, reserving 2 tablespoons of drippings in the skillet and discarding the rest.
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Sauté the chopped onion in the reserved bacon drippings until tender and translucent.
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Crumble the cooked bacon and add it to the skillet with the sautéed onions and drained, finely chopped mushrooms. Set this mixture aside to cool slightly.
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In a large bowl, combine the lean ground beef, bulk pork sausage, grated Parmesan cheese, pepper, garlic powder, and steak sauce. Mix thoroughly until just combined.
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Divide the meat mixture into 16 equal portions and shape each into a flat patty.
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Divide the bacon and mushroom mixture evenly among 8 of the patties, placing it in the center of each.
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Top each filled patty with one of the remaining 8 patties. Press the edges together tightly to seal the filling inside, creating 8 stuffed burgers.
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Grill the burgers over medium coals, turning occasionally, until well-done and cooked through. Ensure the internal temperature reaches a safe level for pork sausage.
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Serve the grilled burgers on buns, topped with lettuce if desired.
Nutrition Facts
Servings 12 servings
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 865.8kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 55.9g86%
- Saturated Fat 21.0g105%
- Cholesterol 178.4mg60%
- Sodium 1755.8mg74%
- Total Carbohydrate 8.1g3%
- Dietary Fiber 1.5g6%
- Sugars 3.5g
- Protein 76.4g153%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
Note
Ensure the internal temperature of the pork sausage reaches at least 160ðF (71ðC) for safe consumption.
Let the bacon-mushroom filling cool slightly before stuffing to prevent it from melting the cheese too quickly or making the patties difficult to handle.
For easier sealing, you can chill the formed patties for 15-20 minutes before adding the filling and grilling.
Substitute bulk pork sausage with Italian sausage for a different flavor profile, or use all ground beef for a leaner option.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat in an oven or toaster oven to maintain texture.
