Grilled Prime Burger with Bacon-Maple Sauce

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-05-16 · Updated 2026-05-16

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Juicy prime beef burger grilled to perfection and topped with a sweet and smoky bacon-maple sauce for decadent flavor. This American-inspired sandwich and wrap recipe, ready in about 35 minutes, pairs ground prime beef (80/20), salt, black pepper for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 630 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 15 min Cook: 20 min Serves 4 American cuisine 630 cal/serving

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Ingredients

1 pound ground prime beef (80/20)
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon black pepper
6 bacon strips
3 tablespoons maple syrup
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
4 burger buns
4 cheddar cheese slices
2 tablespoons butter
4 lettuce leaves
8 tomato slices

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Instructions

Step 1: Preheat grill to medium-high heat (about 400°F). In a bowl, gently mix 1 pound ground prime beef with 1 teaspoon salt and 1 teaspoon black pepper; form into 4 equal patties.
Step 2: Grill the patties for 4-5 minutes per side until internal temperature reaches 160°F. During the last minute, place a slice of cheddar cheese on each patty and close the grill lid to melt.
Step 3: In a skillet over medium heat, cook 6 strips of bacon until crisp, about 8 minutes. Remove bacon and drain on paper towels.
Step 4: In the same skillet, add 3 tablespoons maple syrup and 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard; stir and cook for 1-2 minutes until syrup thickens slightly and coats the back of a spoon.
Step 5: Toss the cooked bacon in the maple sauce until evenly coated.
Step 6: Butter the burger buns with 2 tablespoons butter and toast them on the grill for 1-2 minutes until golden.
Step 7: Assemble burgers by layering lettuce leaves, tomato slices (2 per burger), the cheesy beef patty, and topped with 1-2 slices of bacon coated in the maple sauce. Serve immediately.