Meal Kit

Culinary Collection

Candied Bacon Burger

with fries

Prep & Cook Time: 35-45 min.

Difficulty Level: Intermediate

Spice Level: Not Spicy

Cook Within: 5 days

Contains: Milk, Eggs, Wheat, Soy

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In Your Box (serves 2)

  • 2 Russet Potatoes
  • 10 oz. Ground Beef
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    2 Brioche Buns
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    1½ oz. Sliced Cheddar Cheese
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    0.84 oz. Mayonnaise
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    ½ fl. oz. Brewpub Style Mustard
  • ½ oz. Baby Arugula
  • ½ oz. Crumbled Bacon
  • 0.46 oz. Brown Sugar
  • 1 Tarragon Sprig

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  • Nutrition (per serving)

  • Calories
    1000
  • Carbohydrates
    88g
  • Net Carbs
    84g
  • Fat
    50g
  • Protein
    46g
  • Sodium
    1450mg

Recipe Steps

You Will Need

  • Olive Oil
  • Salt
  • Pepper
  • Cooking Spray
  • 1 Medium Non-Stick Pan
  • 1 Baking Sheet
  • 2 Mixing Bowls
  • 1 Large Non-Stick Pan

Before You Cook

Cooking Guidelines

To ensure food safety, the FDA recommends the following as minimum internal cooking temperatures:

  • Steak and Pork 145° F (rest cooked meat, 3 minutes) |
  • Seafood 145° F |
  • Chicken 165° F |
  • Ground Beef 160° F |
  • Ground Turkey 165° F |
  • Ground Pork 160° F

Customize It Instructions

  • If using ground pork, cook in a large non-stick pan over medium heat with 1 tsp. olive oil. Cook until patties reach minimum internal temperature, 4-6 minutes per side.

  • If using ground turkey, cook in a large non-stick pan over medium heat with 1 tsp. olive oil. Cook until patties reach minimum internal temperature, 6-8 minutes per side.

  • If using Impossible burger, cook in a large non-stick pan over medium heat with 1 tsp. olive oil. Cook until patties reach a minimum internal temperature of 160 degrees, 4-6 minutes per side.

  1. 1

    Roast the Fries

    Cut potatoes into 1/4"-thick fries and pat dry. Place fries on prepared baking sheet and spray generously with cooking spray. Season with 1/4 tsp. salt and a pinch of pepper. Spread into a single layer.

    Roast in hot oven until lightly browned, 25-30 minutes, tossing fries once halfway through.

    While fries roast, continue recipe.

  2. 2

    Candy the Bacon

    Place a medium non-stick pan over medium-high heat. Add bacon to hot, dry pan and cook until crisp, 2-3 minutes.

    Add brown sugar and stir often until sugar melts and coats bacon, 1-2 minutes.

    Remove from burner. Transfer bacon to a plate to cool.

  3. 3

    Make Aioli and Form Burgers

    Stem and mince tarragon.

    In a mixing bowl, combine mayonnaise, tarragon, and a pinch of salt and pepper. Set aside.

    In another mixing bowl, combine ground beef and a pinch of salt and pepper. Form mixture into two equally-sized patties, about 5" in diameter.

  4. 4

    Toast the Buns

    Place a large non-stick pan over medium-high heat and add 1 tsp. olive oil.

    Add buns to hot pan and toast until browned, 1-2 minutes per side.

    Transfer to a plate. Keep pan over medium-high heat.

  5. 5

    Cook Burgers and Finish Dish

    Add patties to hot pan and cook until lightly charred and patties reach a minimum internal temperature of 160 degrees, 4-6 minutes per side.

    Remove from burner. Add cheese and cover. Let melt, 1-2 minutes.

    Plate dish as pictured on front of card, topping bottom bun with mustard, arugula, patty, candied bacon, and top bun. Serve aioli with fries. Bon appétit!

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