Bacon Pinwheel Burger
Bacon Pinwheel Burger
Ingredients
For the Bacon Pinwheel Burgers
- 1 1/2 pounds ground beef, 80/20 lean
- 12 slices bacon, thin cut
- 2 tablespoons burger seasoning, or your favorite dry rub
For Assembly and Garnish
- 4 burger buns
- 1/4 cup ketchup, as needed
- 1/4 cup mustard, as needed
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped, for garnish
Instructions
- 1
Preheat your grill to medium-high heat (around 375-400°F). If using a pellet grill or smoker, set it to a similar temperature for grilling.
⏱️ 10 min•🌡️ 375
- 2
Lay out individual strips of bacon on a clean cutting board or work surface. For each pinwheel, you will use 3 slices of bacon, slightly overlapping them lengthwise to create a wider surface.
⏱️ 2 min
- 3
Divide the ground beef into 4 equal portions. Take one portion and evenly spread a thin layer of ground meat over the entire surface of the three overlapping bacon strips, leaving a small border on one of the short ends.
⏱️ 3 min
- 4
Starting from the short end opposite the border, carefully roll each meat-covered bacon strip tightly into a pinwheel shape. Repeat this process for the remaining bacon and ground beef portions.
⏱️ 5 min
- 5
Once rolled, gently press the pinwheels to help them maintain their shape. Generously season the exterior of each bacon pinwheel with the burger seasoning, ensuring all sides are covered.
⏱️ 3 min
- 6
Carefully place the seasoned bacon pinwheels onto the preheated grill. Cook for 10-12 minutes per side, or until the internal temperature reaches 160°F, the bacon is crispy, and the meat is cooked through. You may need to adjust cooking time based on your grill and desired crispiness.
⏱️ 25 min•🌡️ 375
- 7
While the pinwheels are cooking, lightly toast the burger buns on the grill for 1-2 minutes, if desired.
⏱️ 2 min•🌡️ 375
- 8
Once cooked, carefully remove the bacon pinwheels from the grill using a spatula and let them rest for 2-3 minutes.
⏱️ 3 min
- 9
Place each cooked bacon pinwheel onto the bottom half of a burger bun. On the top half of the burger bun, apply ketchup and mustard in your desired pattern.
⏱️ 2 min
- 10
Assemble the burger by placing the top bun onto the bacon pinwheel. Garnish with fresh chopped parsley, if using, and serve immediately.
⏱️ 1 min
Kitchen Tools
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Bacon Pinwheel Burger
For the Bacon Pinwheel Burgers
- 1 1/2 pounds ground beef, 80/20 lean
- 12 slices bacon, thin cut
- 2 tablespoons burger seasoning, or your favorite dry rub
For Assembly and Garnish
- 4 burger buns
- 1/4 cup ketchup, as needed
- 1/4 cup mustard, as needed
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped, for garnish
Instructions
- 1
Preheat your grill to medium-high heat (around 375-400°F). If using a pellet grill or smoker, set it to a similar temperature for grilling.
⏱️ 10 min•🌡️ 375 - 2
Lay out individual strips of bacon on a clean cutting board or work surface. For each pinwheel, you will use 3 slices of bacon, slightly overlapping them lengthwise to create a wider surface.
⏱️ 2 min - 3
Divide the ground beef into 4 equal portions. Take one portion and evenly spread a thin layer of ground meat over the entire surface of the three overlapping bacon strips, leaving a small border on one of the short ends.
⏱️ 3 min - 4
Starting from the short end opposite the border, carefully roll each meat-covered bacon strip tightly into a pinwheel shape. Repeat this process for the remaining bacon and ground beef portions.
⏱️ 5 min - 5
Once rolled, gently press the pinwheels to help them maintain their shape. Generously season the exterior of each bacon pinwheel with the burger seasoning, ensuring all sides are covered.
⏱️ 3 min - 6
Carefully place the seasoned bacon pinwheels onto the preheated grill. Cook for 10-12 minutes per side, or until the internal temperature reaches 160°F, the bacon is crispy, and the meat is cooked through. You may need to adjust cooking time based on your grill and desired crispiness.
⏱️ 25 min•🌡️ 375 - 7
While the pinwheels are cooking, lightly toast the burger buns on the grill for 1-2 minutes, if desired.
⏱️ 2 min•🌡️ 375 - 8
Once cooked, carefully remove the bacon pinwheels from the grill using a spatula and let them rest for 2-3 minutes.
⏱️ 3 min - 9
Place each cooked bacon pinwheel onto the bottom half of a burger bun. On the top half of the burger bun, apply ketchup and mustard in your desired pattern.
⏱️ 2 min - 10
Assemble the burger by placing the top bun onto the bacon pinwheel. Garnish with fresh chopped parsley, if using, and serve immediately.
⏱️ 1 min