Red Rub Bacon Swiss Burger

Accolades 2018 Finalists
Pairs well with:

Cabernet Sauvignon

This rich red easily complements your homemade chicken dishes, red meats, game, and mildly seasoned pastas.

Ingredients

  • For the Rub:
  • 2 Tablespoons paprika
  • 1 1/2 Tablespoons chili powder
  • 1 Tablespoon brown sugar, sifted
  • 1 Tablespoon kosher salt
  • 1 Tablespoon black pepper
  • 2 Teaspoons onion powder
  • 2 Teaspoons garlic powder
  • 1/2 Teaspoon cumin
  • 1/8 Teaspoon oregano For the Patties:
  • 3 Pounds ground beef, 15 percent fat
  • 3 Tablespoons garlic, minced
  • 3 Tablespoons red onions, finely diced
  • 3 Tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 Tablespoon ketchup
  • 2 Tablespoons Parmesan cheese, finely grated
  • 1 Tablespoon kosher salt For the Prepared Hamburgers:
  • 6 Brioche buns
  • 6 Slices Jarlsberg cheese
  • 6 Slices gruyere cheese
  • 12 Slices pepper bacon
  • 1 Tablespoon (6 x 1/2 teaspoon) mayonnaise
  • 6 Slices of butterhead lettuce
  • 24 Bread and butter style pickle slices
  • 6 Slices red onion
  • 6 Slices tomato
  • 2 Tablespoons (6 x 1 teaspoon) ketchup
  • 1 Tablespoon (6 x 1/2 teaspoon) yellow mustard

Instructions

  • 1) Broil bacon until crisp, flipping once, and set aside.
  • 2) Make the rub by whisking together all rub ingredients to mix thoroughly and set aside.
  • 3) Fold together beef, minced garlic, finely diced red onions, worcestershire sauce, 1 tablespoon ketchup, parmesan cheese, and 3/8 Cup of the rub mix.
  • 4) Form beef mixture into 6 patties.
  • The patties should be approximately 1 inch thick.
  • Take kosher salt and evenly sprinkle 1/4 teaspoon per side of each beef patty, gently patting the salt into the patty with your fingertips.
  • Rub both sides of each patty with the remaining rub mix.
  • Pierce through the center of each patty one time with a thin knife.
  • 5) Use direct heat for charcoal barbecuing or medium heat for propane barbecuing.
  • Grill on first side for 5 minutes with the lid closed.
  • Flip patties and layer them with 2 bacon slices, 1 slice of jarlsberg cheese, and 1 slice of gruyere cheese.
  • Close lid and grill for 4 more minutes.
  • 6) Remove the patties from the barbecue and allow them to rest for 2 to 3 minutes.
  • 7) Assemble hamburgers as follows, from top to bottom: bottom bun, 1/2 teaspoon mayonnaise, 1 slice of lettuce, 1 grilled beef patty, 4 pickle slices, 1 slice of red onion, 1 slice of tomato, 1/2 teaspoon yellow mustard, 1 teaspoon ketchup, top bun.