Jul 14 2026
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Proper Irish Burger Recipe

Inspired by O'Connor's Restaurant & Bar
Time45m
Serves2

1/2 lb. burger topped with Kerrygold cheddar, caramelized onions, bacon, lettuce, tomato and pickles.

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Ingredients

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Burger Ingredients

Toppings

Condiments

Method

Burger Preparation

  1. 1

    Prepare the Beef Patties

    In a bowl, mix the ground beef with salt and black pepper. Divide the mixture into two equal portions and form each into a patty, about 1/2 inch thick.

  2. 2

    Cook the Bacon

    In a skillet over medium heat, cook the bacon strips until crispy. Remove them from the skillet and place them on a paper towel to drain excess fat.

  3. 3

    Cook the Burger Patties

    In the same skillet, using the bacon drippings, cook the burger patties over medium-high heat for about 4-5 minutes on each side, or until they reach your desired doneness.

  4. 4

    Add the Cheese

    During the last minute of cooking, place a slice of Kerrygold cheddar cheese on each patty and cover the skillet to help melt the cheese.

Onion Preparation

  1. 5

    Caramelize the Onions

    Slice the large onion thinly. In the same skillet, add a little oil if necessary and reduce the heat to low. Cook the onions for about 15-20 minutes, stirring occasionally, until they are soft and golden brown.

Assemble the Burger

  1. 6

    Prepare the Toppings

    Slice the tomato and wash the lettuce leaves. Prepare the burger buns by toasting them lightly if desired.

  2. 7

    Build the Burger

    On the bottom half of each burger bun, place a lettuce leaf, followed by the cooked burger patty with melted cheese, a few slices of caramelized onions, crispy bacon, tomato slices, and pickles. Add mustard and ketchup to taste, then close with the top half of the bun.

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