Bistro Burger

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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

You have to try this Bistro Burger topped with garlic aioli, caramelized onions, thick bacon, and surrounded by soft, fluffy buns!

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Course: Main Course

Cuisine: American

Keyword: beef, hamburger, buns, aioli, garlic, bacon, cheese, recipe

Prep Time: 15 minutes

Cook Time: 15 minutes

Total Time: 30 minutes

Servings: 4 Servings

Calories: 862kcal

Author: Lisa Johnson

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.

Nutrition

Calories: 862kcal | Carbohydrates: 25g | Protein: 46g | Fat: 62g | Saturated Fat: 25g | Cholesterol: 179mg | Sodium: 795mg | Potassium: 683mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 5.9% | Vitamin C: 4% | Calcium: 31.6% | Iron: 29%