Caramelized Peach and Bacon Burger with Roasted Carrot Arugula Salad

Get ready to elevate your burger game with this irresistible combination of sweet and savory flavors. Juicy beef patties are topped with smoky bacon, caramelized peaches, and melted Gouda cheese, all nestled in a toasted brioche bun. The tangy BBQ sauce adds a final touch of perfection.

On the side, a refreshing salad of roasted carrots, peppery arugula, crunchy almonds, and pickled onions is tossed in a savory Dijon dressing. This balanced meal is sure to become a favorite for any occasion.

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Ingredients

4 ounce BaconView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

6 ounce CarrotsView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

1 unit Red OnionView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

1 unit PeachView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

2 unit Brioche BunsView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

1 unit Peach JamView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

5 teaspoon Balsamic VinegarView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

10 ounce Ground BeefView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

2 slice Gouda CheeseView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

2 teaspoon Dijon MustardView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

4 tablespoon BBQ SauceView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

2 ounce Arugula LettuceView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

0.5 ounce Sliced AlmondsView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

2 tablespoon Olive OilView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

1 tablespoon Cooking OilView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

1 teaspoon SugarView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

1 tablespoon ButterView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

SaltView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

PepperView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 425°F. Heat a medium dry pan over medium heat. Add bacon and cook, turning occasionally, until crispy, 6-10 minutes. Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate. Wipe out the pan.
2. Trim, peel, and halve carrots lengthwise, then cut into ¼-inch half-moons. Halve and peel the onion; thinly slice one half and cut the other into ½-inch wedges. Halve the peach, remove the pit, and slice into ¼-inch slices. Halve the brioche buns.
3. On a baking sheet, toss carrots with a drizzle of oil, salt, and pepper on one side. Toss onion wedges with oil, salt, and pepper on the other side. Roast on the top rack until lightly browned and tender, 12-15 minutes.
4. Melt 1 tbsp butter in the same pan over medium-high heat. Add peach slices and cook, stirring, until softened, 6-8 minutes. Reduce heat to medium, add peach jam, 2 tbsp water, ½ tsp sugar, and ¼ tsp salt. Stir until mixture thickens and liquid evaporates, 2-3 minutes. Remove from heat.
5. In a microwave-safe bowl, combine sliced onion, half the balsamic vinegar, 2 tbsp water, ½ tsp sugar, and ¼ tsp salt. Cover with plastic wrap and microwave for 30-45 seconds. Transfer pickled onion to a large bowl, reserving the pickling liquid in the medium bowl.
6. Form beef into two patties, slightly wider than the buns. Season with salt and pepper. Heat a drizzle of oil in a large pan over medium-high heat. Cook patties until browned, 3-5 minutes per side. In the last 1-2 minutes, top each patty with Gouda cheese, cover, and cook until melted.
7. In the bowl with reserved pickling liquid, add mustard, 2 tbsp olive oil, a pinch of salt, and pepper. Whisk to combine. In a small bowl, mix BBQ sauce with the remaining balsamic vinegar.
8. Toast buns, cut sides down, directly on the oven rack or a baking sheet, until golden, 5-7 minutes. Add arugula, almonds, roasted carrots, and dressing to the large bowl with pickled onion. Toss to combine.
9. Spread cut sides of bottom buns with half the BBQ sauce. Fill buns with patties, bacon, caramelized peach, and roasted onion. Drizzle with remaining BBQ sauce. Serve burgers with the salad on the side.

Recipe Tips

FAQ

Can I use a different type of cheese?

Yes, you can substitute Gouda with cheddar, provolone, or Swiss cheese for a different flavor profile.

How do I make the patties more flavorful?

Mix in some Worcestershire sauce, garlic powder, or finely chopped onions into the ground beef before forming patties.

Can I grill the burgers instead of pan-frying?

Absolutely! Grill the patties over medium-high heat for about 4-5 minutes per side, adding cheese during the last minute.