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fig jam and goat cheese burger

Fig Jam, Goat Cheese and Arugula Burger

This burger hits all the sweet and savory notes. Tangy, crispy, peppery, and a subtle hit of acid - this is going to be your go-to burger combo!
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Servings 6

Ingredients
  

  • 1 1/2 lbs ground beef 80/20 or 85/15
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 Tablespoon all purpose steak seasoning
  • 5-6 strips bacon I use turkey bacon here
  • 6 burger buns of choice
  • Goat cheese
  • Tomatoes sliced
  • Red onions sliced
  • Arugula
  • Fig jam

To serve:

  • French fries
  • Ketchup
  • BBQ sauce - my fave with these!

Instructions
 

  • Prepare the ground beef by mixing it with salt and pepper. Prepare 6 patties and 3/4 inch thick and make an indent in the middle with your thumb, then sprinkle the all purpose steak seasoning evenly on both sides of the burgers.
  • Preheat your grill, griddle or skillet to high heat. Add a neutral oil to the cooking surface and cook the bacon on both sides till crispy. Then cook the burgers until it develops a crisp on one side - about 3 minutes. Flip and cook the other side to desired doneness - I usually do another 3-4 minutes on the opposite side to achieve a medium well burger at this thickness, but adjust to your liking!
  • Toast the buns and set them aside till you're ready to build your burgers. Add a burger patty on top followed by a generous dollop of creamy goat cheese, some slices of red onions, a slice of the cooked bacon cut in half, a handful of crisp arugula, and a slice of tomato. Spread some of the fig jam on the top bun and add top off the burger. Serve with fries, ketchup, or my personal favorite - BBQ sauce! Enjoy!
Keyword Burger, Fig jam, goat cheese and arugula burger