The Office Burger (with Onion-Bacon Compote)

Did you know it is National Hamburger Day?? This is the only burger Father's Office (in L.A.) has on the menu, and rumor has it that Jake Gyllenhaal and Leonardo DeCaprio are Big Fans!!
(serves 4)

Onion-Bacon Compote:
6 slices smoked uncured* bacon, chopped
2 T. unsalted Kerrygold* butter
3 sweet* onions, thinly sliced
3 garlic cloves, minced
2 T. balsamic vinegar
Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper

Burgers:
Veg. oil, for the grill
2 lbs. ground beef chuck
Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
4 mini baguettes or other rolls, split
4 oz. gruyere cheese, shredded
4 oz. Maytag blue cheese, crumbled
2 cups baby arugula

Make the compote: Cook the bacon over med. heat until crisp, about 4 mins. Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate using a slotted spoon; discard all but 1 T. of the drippings. Reduce the heat to low and add the butter; swirl to melt. Add the onions; cover and cook, stirring occasionally, until golden, about 15 mins. Uncover and add the garlic. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the onions are lightly caramelized, about 5 mins. Add the vinegar and cook, stirring until onions are glazed, about 1 min. Stir in the reserved bacon and season with S&P; set aside.

Grill the burgers: Preheat a grill to med. high and brush the grates with veg. oil. Form the beef into four 1" thick oblong patties and season with S&P. Grill 4-5 mins. per side for medium. Meanwhile, toast the baguettes. Serve the burger on the baguettes; top with the gruyere, blue cheese, onion-bacon compote, and arugula.

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Love,

MM