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Last fall I went to visit my parents in Coeur d’Alene, Idaho. They took me to all of their favorite restaurants, including Bistro on Spruce. I was intrigued by a Bistro Burger with garlic aioli. I almost always have a burger with barbecue sauce, so I had to try it. That was hands down the best burger I have ever had in my life! I kid you not, it was perfect…..
Fresh, soft buns, tangy sauce, and you can’t go wrong with bacon. I could have eaten that same meal everyday while I was there, but I did not. In fact, I never got a chance to eat it a second time before I had to leave. One of these days I will go back there, but until then…..I have created my own. Okay seriously, it wasn’t all that hard. I did not have Kaiser buns, in fact I have never even tried to make them…..note to self. I used my standard homemade buns, made the aioli ahead of time, and the rest was really simple. I have come to realize that the hamburger bun, is the key to a great burger.
If you have never been to Idaho, you should seriously consider going, it is absolutely gorgeous. Mountains, trees, moose. We went on a boat tour around the lake…..
That’s my dad 😛
We went shopping in Spokane, Washington (it’s only 20 minutes away). They were having an art fair in Downtown Coeur D’Alene while I was there, and that is where I got my flying pig…..
Isn’t he cute? I was walking around carrying it like a scepter! Everyone who passed me, asked me where they could get one. While I was there I fell in love with the story of Mudgy the Moose & MIllie the Mouse. It is so adorable, and you can go around town and find the different landmarks that are talked about in the book…..
They are so cool!!! I need to go back, soon!
Are you ready to make your very own Bistro Burger?
How to make a Bistro Burger:
Heat small amount of olive oil in a small skillet over medium-low heat. Add onion slices and cook until golden brown and caramelized, turning occasionally. Remove from heat and set aside…..
Fry bacon in a separate skillet until crispy {or bake in the oven}. Drain on paper towel and set aside.
Divide ground beef into 4 equal sized burgers and fry in a skillet until cooked thru. Just before the burgers are done, place a slice of cheese on each burger and cover pan with a lid to melt the cheese…..
Toast buns in a pan over medium – high heat. Place a Tablespoon of garlic aioli on the bottom bun…..
Top with a cheese burger patty, 2 slices of bacon and some of the caramelized onions lettuce and tomato…..
Place second half of bun on top {I add extra garlic aioli to the top bun} and serve….
So delicious!
More delicious Burger recipes:
Cowboy Burger – with barbecue sauce and onion rings
Classic Diner Burgers – thousand island dressing and the works
California Burgers – guacamole and bacon
Smashed Potato Burgers – no bun, Whole30 & Paleo
Mexican Burgers with Queso Blanco
Santa Fe Burgers – Red Robin copycat
Enjoy!!
Bistro Burger
Ingredients
- 1 large yellow onion sliced thin
- 8 Slices hickory-smoked bacon
- 1 1/2 Pounds grass-fed ground beef
- 4 Slices cheddar cheese
- garlic aioli
- 4 hamburger buns
- lettuce
- tomato sliced
Instructions
- Heat small amount of olive oil in a small skillet over medium-low heat.
- Add onion slices and cook until golden brown and caramelized, turning occasionally. Remove from heat and set aside.
- Fry bacon in a separate skillet until crispy. Drain on paper towel and set aside.
- Divide ground beef into 4 equal sized burgers and fry in a skillet until cooked thru. Just before the burgers are done, place a slice of cheese on each burger and cover pan with a lid to melt the cheese.
- Toast buns in a pan over medium - high heat.
- Place a Tablespoon of garlic aioli on the bottom bun.
- Top with a cheese burger patty, 2 slices of bacon and some of the caramelized onions, lettuce and tomato.
- Place second half of bun on top and serve.
Notes
- I only had spring mix lettuce, so that is what I used.
- There are only 3 cheeseburgers shown in the pan, because my son's has to be removed before the cheese goes on!
- Super Easy Garlic Aioli recipe.
What a fun little trip! My kids would like going around the lake, the book about the moose, and an art fair! The hamburger looks yummy! I love how you took pictures of each step in the recipe. That is so helpful for us inexperienced cooks. I think I may even try this with my family!
Happy SITS Day!
Wow this looks amazing! I am a sucker for a good burger!
Thanks for sharing 😀 Stopping by from SITS!
Keia
Okay…
Pics are pretty, moose is really cute, burger looks de-lish! Happy SITS day!
That burger looks “to die for”! Definitely will be pinning the recipe. And the flying pig is a hoot!