Bacon Lasagna Burger Stack (Print Version)
Juicy beef, cheese, bacon, and lasagna-style layers create a hearty burger with big flavor and satisfying texture.
# Ingredients:
→ Burger Patties
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680 grams ground beef
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5 milliliters garlic powder
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2.5 milliliters onion powder
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Salt, to taste
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Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
→ Lasagna-Style Layer
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355 milliliters seasoned meat sauce
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240 milliliters ricotta-style cheese
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240 milliliters shredded mozzarella-style cheese
→ Bacon & Assembly
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8 to 10 slices streaky bacon, cooked until crisp
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4 burger buns, split and toasted
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Butter or neutral cooking oil, for pan
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Optional: crisp lettuce leaves
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Optional: sliced ripe tomato
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Optional: extra sauce, to serve
# Instructions:
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Combine ground beef, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper in a mixing bowl. Mix gently until just incorporated to maintain juiciness. Shape mixture into four thick, evenly sized burger patties.
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Preheat a skillet or grill over medium-high heat. Add a small amount of butter or oil. Sear burger patties for 4–5 minutes per side until cooked through and caramelized. Transfer to a plate and let rest.
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Gently heat the seasoned meat sauce in a saucepan until hot. In a separate bowl, mix ricotta-style cheese with half the shredded mozzarella.
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Set a burger patty on the lower half of each toasted bun. Top with a spoonful of meat sauce, a generous layer of the ricotta-mozzarella mixture, and crisp bacon slices. Spoon over a little more meat sauce if desired.
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Sprinkle remaining mozzarella on top of each assembled burger. Cover loosely and warm over low heat for 1–2 minutes until the cheese is melted. Crown with the top bun and serve immediately.
# Notes:
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Do not overwork the beef mixture to preserve a juicy texture.
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Use low heat when melting cheese to prevent drying out the burgers.
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Toast burger buns for improved texture and structure.
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Allow patties to rest before assembly for best juiciness.