Bacon & Cheddar Chipotle Burgers

Ingredients

• 4 slices red onions, finely sliced
• 6 slices tomatoes
• 6 slices bacon
• 4 slices sourdough bread, toasted
• 2 slices sharp cheddar cheese
• 1 tablespoon butter
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1/4 cup shiraz wine (syrah)
• 1/2 cup portabella mushroom, sliced

Meat

• 1 lb ground beef
• 1 tablespoon adobo sauce (from can of chipotle in adobo)
• 3 chipotle peppers, diced (from can)
• 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
• 1/4 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
• 1/8 teaspoon salt
• 1/8 cup toasted wheat germ

Dressing

• 1/4 cup ranch dressing, I used Hidden Valley Ranch
• 1 tablespoon dried chipotle powder

Directions

1. 1

   Mix all ingredients for meat together in a medium sized bowl. Allow to sit while preparing other items.

2. 2

   Mix all ingredients for dressing. Place into refrigerator until ready to use.

3. 3

   Slice tomatoes, onions & mushrooms.

4. 4

   Melt butter under medium heat, add olive oil & syrah, saute mushrooms until cooked & slightly browned. Set aside.

5. 5

   Cook bacon. I prefer to fry it but use whatever method you prefer. Set aside.

6. 6

   Toast sour dough bread.

7. 7

   Form meat into two large patties the same shape as your bread.

8. 8

   Place patties on pre-heated grill & grill until moderately charred on the outside and medium or medium rare on the inside.

9. 9

   When patties are almost done place cheese on patties. Cook until melted.

10. 10

    Spread dressing on bread, to the thickness you prefer.

11. 11

    Place patty on bread along with all toppings (mushrooms, bacon, tomatoes, & onions.

12. 12

    Enjoy!