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Ingredients
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2 medium red onions (thinly sliced)
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6 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil (plus more for brushing)
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½ cup mayonnaise
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2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
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Salt and freshly ground pepper
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8 slices of thick-cut bacon (12 ounces)
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3 pounds mixed ground chuck and ground sirloin
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12 ounces brie (sliced)
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8 brioche burger buns (split)
Directions
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Preheat the oven to 400°. On a rimmed baking sheet, toss the onions with 2 tablespoons of the olive oil and roast until softened, about 20 minutes.
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Meanwhile, in a small bowl, whisk the mayonnaise with the lemon juice. Gradually whisk in the remaining 1/4 cup of olive oil and season with salt and pepper.
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In a large skillet, cook the bacon over moderately high heat until crisp. Drain on paper towels and break each strip in half.
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Light a grill or preheat a grill pan. Form the ground meat into eight patties. Season generously with salt and pepper and brush with olive oil. Grill over moderately high heat until well-browned on the bottom, 5 minutes. Flip the burgers, mound the brie on top and grill for 4 minutes longer, until the cheese is slightly melted and the burgers are medium-rare.
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Spread the lemon mayonnaise on the cut sides of the buns; set the burgers on the bottoms and top with the bacon and onions. Close the burgers and serve right away.
Suggested Pairing
Juicy, spicy Australian Shiraz.