Bacon Infused Cheeseburgers with Market-fresh Salsa

Name: Bacon Infused Cheeseburgers with Market-fresh Salsa
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 6
Ingredients: 1 lb (500 g) Lean Ground Beef Sirloin; 1 egg, lightly beaten; 1 clove garlic, minced; ½ cup (125 mL) shredded aged Cheddar cheese; ¼ cup (50 mL) diced bacon (uncooked); ¼ cup (50 mL) EACH bread crumbs and minced onion; 2 tbsp (30 mL) Worcestershire sauce; 1 tsp (2 mL) minced fresh rosemary; Market-fresh Salsa (recipe follows)

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Bacon Infused Cheeseburgers with Market-fresh Salsa

Prep Time: 10
Cook Time: 15
Total Time: 25
Serving: 6

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Directions

Combine beef, egg, garlic, cheese, bacon, bread crumbs, onion, Worcestershire sauce and rosemary in bowl.

Divide meat into 6 portions. Form into 3/4 inch (2 cm) thick patties. Make thumb-print depression in centre of each patty (to prevent rounding while they grill). Make Ahead: Refrigerate, covered, for 1 hour or up to 1 day.

Grill over medium-high heat for 10 to 14 minutes, turning twice, until digital rapid-read thermometer inserted sideways into centre of each patty reads 160°F (71°C). Top with Melted Mushrooms and Onions (if desired).

Market Fresh Salsa

In a small bowl, mix 2 cups halved grape tomatoes, half a sweet pepper, diced, half a shallot, slivered, 1 clove garlic, minced and 1 Tbsp minced chives or parsley. Add 2 Tbsp EACH lemon or lime juice and olive oil and 1 Tbsp liquid honey. Season with salt and pepper; stir gently to combine.

Fresh Fennel Slaw

In a small bowl, mix slivers of 1 apple and half a fennel bulb, half a small onion and 1 carrot. Stir in 2 Tbsp EACH lemon juice, rice vinegar, liquid honey, chopped chives, cilantro or mint and black or toasted sesame seeds (optional).