Blackberry Ginger Balsamic Garlic Olive Oil

Smash Burgers with Bacon Balsamic Onion Jam

Name: Smash Burgers with Bacon Balsamic Onion Jam
Prep time: 35 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 2
Cuisine: BBQ
Ingredients: 1 Lb. Ground beef; 2 Brioche or potato buns; ¼ Cup goat cheese; 1 Cup arugula; 1 Tbsp. Garlic Olive Oil; 4 Bacon strips sliced, chopped; ¼ Cup onion, finely chopped; 1 Garlic clove, minced; ¼ Cup brown sugar; 1 Tbsp. Blackberry Ginger Balsamic; Salt and pepper, to taste

Jan 19, 2026

Step aside beef patty, the sweet and savoury balsamic jam is the true star of this burger recipe. Salty bacon, onions, and garlic are married with Blackberry Ginger Balsamic and brown sugar to create a rich and flavourful topping for this smash burger. Toast your bun in Garlic Olive Oil and top with goat cheese and arugula for a gourmet burger experience.

Smash Burgers with Bacon Balsamic Onion Jam

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Cuisine

BBQ

Servings

Prep Time

20 minutes

Cook Time

15 minutes

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Ingredients

1 Lb. Ground beef
2 Brioche or potato buns
¼ Cup goat cheese
1 Cup arugula
1 Tbsp. Garlic Olive Oil

Bacon Balsamic Onion Jam

4 Bacon strips sliced, chopped
¼ Cup onion, finely chopped
1 Garlic clove, minced
¼ Cup brown sugar
1 Tbsp. Blackberry Ginger Balsamic
Salt and pepper, to taste

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Directions

Over medium heat, cook bacon until crispy, remove and set aside. Sauté onion in bacon fat, add garlic, sugar, balsamic, salt, and pepper. Cook until thick. Stir in bacon.
Heat a skillet or pan to medium. Add Garlic Olive Oil to the pan and place bun cut side down to toast for one minute or until desired. Set aside.
Form beef into patties and place on the same pan or skillet. Cover with parchment paper and press into a thin patty. Season with salt and pepper then cook two minutes per side until crispy.
To assemble place the patty on the bun, top with balsamic jam, goat cheese, and arugula.

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Recipe Note

This balsamic jam recipe is a fantastic way to elevate charcuterie boards or brunch spreads. Its exceptional on crepes, cream cheese bagels, or in dollops on fresh baked flatbread pizza. Feel free to swap the Blackberry Ginger Balsamic for Red Apple Balsamic, Elderberry Balsamic or Maple Balsamic.