Photo: Jen Causey"Growing up in Chicago with Filipino parents, I had such a strong love for American food, especially burgers," says chefDale Talde. “I would eat them every chance I could get when I was not eating Adobo.“His version is a “complete savor bomb. It’s simple, but nothing beats a classic cheeseburger—nothing,” adds the host of Tastemade’sAll Up in My Grill.IngredientsIngredient Checklist1 large white onion, sliced into thick rounds3 tablespoons oil, plus more for grates2 teaspoons kosher salt, divided1 teaspoon black pepper, divided¼ cup Worcestershire sauce1 tablespoon minced fresh thyme6 (8-oz.) beef burger patties6 American cheese slices6 brioche hamburger rolls, split12 cooked crispy bacon strips, cut in half¼ cup mayonnaiseDirectionsInstructions ChecklistStep 1Preheat grill to medium high or high. Lightly brush onion slices with oil, and sprinkle with ¼ teaspoon of the salt and ⅛ teaspoon of the pepper. Place onion rounds on hot oiled grates; grill to lightly char and form grill marks, about 4 minutes per side. Remove from heat, and place in a medium bowl. Add Worcestershire sauce and thyme; toss to coat. Cover with plastic wrap; let marinate 10 minutes.Step 2Sprinkle burger patties with remaining salt and pepper. Cook burgers on hot oiled grates until desired degree of doneness (5 to 6 minutes per side for medium-rare). During the last minute of cooking, place a cheese slice on top of each burger to melt. Remove, and let rest for a few minutes. While burgers are resting, toast buns until warmed through and grill marks appear, about 1 minute.Step 3Place burgers with cheese on bottom buns; top with bacon and marinated onions. Spread mayonnaise on inside of top buns; place top buns on burgers and serve.
Photo: Jen Causey

“Growing up in Chicago with Filipino parents, I had such a strong love for American food, especially burgers,” says chefDale Talde. “I would eat them every chance I could get when I was not eating Adobo.“His version is a “complete savor bomb. It’s simple, but nothing beats a classic cheeseburger—nothing,” adds the host of Tastemade’sAll Up in My Grill.IngredientsIngredient Checklist1 large white onion, sliced into thick rounds3 tablespoons oil, plus more for grates2 teaspoons kosher salt, divided1 teaspoon black pepper, divided¼ cup Worcestershire sauce1 tablespoon minced fresh thyme6 (8-oz.) beef burger patties6 American cheese slices6 brioche hamburger rolls, split12 cooked crispy bacon strips, cut in half¼ cup mayonnaiseDirectionsInstructions ChecklistStep 1Preheat grill to medium high or high. Lightly brush onion slices with oil, and sprinkle with ¼ teaspoon of the salt and ⅛ teaspoon of the pepper. Place onion rounds on hot oiled grates; grill to lightly char and form grill marks, about 4 minutes per side. Remove from heat, and place in a medium bowl. Add Worcestershire sauce and thyme; toss to coat. Cover with plastic wrap; let marinate 10 minutes.Step 2Sprinkle burger patties with remaining salt and pepper. Cook burgers on hot oiled grates until desired degree of doneness (5 to 6 minutes per side for medium-rare). During the last minute of cooking, place a cheese slice on top of each burger to melt. Remove, and let rest for a few minutes. While burgers are resting, toast buns until warmed through and grill marks appear, about 1 minute.Step 3Place burgers with cheese on bottom buns; top with bacon and marinated onions. Spread mayonnaise on inside of top buns; place top buns on burgers and serve.
“Growing up in Chicago with Filipino parents, I had such a strong love for American food, especially burgers,” says chefDale Talde. “I would eat them every chance I could get when I was not eating Adobo.”
His version is a “complete savor bomb. It’s simple, but nothing beats a classic cheeseburger—nothing,” adds the host of Tastemade’sAll Up in My Grill.
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source: people.com