ARUGULA ONION BURGER

Ingredients Onions 3 tablespoons Madagascar Black Pepper Olive Oil 2 large yellow onions, cut into strips Salt and fresh ground black pepper

Burgers ½ pound bacon 1 ½ pound ground beef chuck 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce Salt and fresh ground pepper 2 tablespoons Butter Olive Oil Extra sharp cheddar cheese 4 brioche hamburger rolls Sliced tomato Arugula

Directions Heat Madagascar Black Pepper Olive Oil in a heavy large skillet over medium-high heat until it shimmers. Cook onions with ½ teaspoon salt and ¼ teaspoon fresh ground black pepper covered, stirring occasionally until light gold in color, approximately 5 to 10 minutes. Reduce heat to medium and continue cooking until onions are soft and a deep golden brown, stirring often, approximately 10 to 15 minutes longer. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Transfer to a small bowl and keep warm, covered. Chop bacon into ½ to 1 inch pieces. In a large bowl place burger meat on bottom of bowl and top with chopped bacon. Sprinkle with Worcestershire sauce. Combine gently into 4 patties approximately 1 inch thick. Brush face of rolls with Butter Olive Oil. Oil grill rack and sear burgers for 2 to 3 minutes per side, then grill burgers (on grill but away from direct heat) to desired temperature. Top with cheese, cover and allow to melt. Transfer burgers to a clean platter and cover, allowing to rest. Grill buns, buttered side down until grill marks appear. Add caramelized onions on top cheese. Finish with tomato and arugula.