American · burger plate
Bacon Cheeseburgers with Side Salad
Juicy cheeseburgers stack with crisp bacon and sautéed onions beside a simple dressed salad.
Total time30 min
Hands-on25 min
Cleanuplow
Serves4
Cook
Make dinner
- 01
Mix beef, salt, and Worcestershire sauce and shape into four patties.
- 02
Cook the onion in a skillet until soft and browned, 7 minutes; transfer. Cook patties for 3 to 5 minutes per side, until they reach 160°F.
- 03
Top patties with cheddar for the final minute, then build burgers with bacon and onions on the buns.
- 04
Toss the lettuce, carrot, and tomato with dressing and serve alongside the burgers.
Make it work
Useful swaps
- Use ground turkey and cook to 165°F.
- Use gluten-free buns when needed.
Why this is a good weeknight call
It keeps the cleanup to one main pan. The ingredient list stays focused, and the recipe has a clear stopping point instead of extra optional projects.
