Tennessee Burger with Bourbon and BBQ Sauce - PCOS-Friendly Recipe

Tennessee Burger with Bourbon and BBQ Sauce
Servings: 6
Lunch

This Tennessee Burger with Bourbon and BBQ Sauce is a PCOS-friendly recipe.

Nutrition per Serving

0 Calories
0g Protein
0g Carbs
0g Fat
Recipe by Sidney Fry, MS, RD We describe the Tennessee Burger with Bourbon and BBQ Sauce as a Southern triple threat--loaded with bacon, BBQ, and bourbon.

Ingredients

  • 3 bacon slices
  • 1 teaspoon extra-virgin olive oil
  • 3 cups vertically sliced red onion
  • 5 tablespoons bourbon, divided
  • 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
  • 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt, divided
  • 1/2 cup lower-sodium ketchup
  • 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
  • 2 teaspoons honey
  • 2 teaspoons hot pepper sauce
  • 2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
  • 1/4 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 1/2 pounds 90% lean ground sirloin
  • Cooking spray
  • 6 (1 1/2-ounce) French bread hamburger buns
  • 6 (1/4-inch-thick) slices tomato

Instructions

  1. Cook bacon in a large skillet over medium heat until crisp. Remove bacon from pan. Add oil and onion to drippings in pan; cook 15 minutes or until onion is browned and very tender, stirring occasionally. Add 3 tablespoons bourbon, vinegar, and 1/4 teaspoon salt. Cook 2 minutes or until liquid almost evaporates, stirring constantly. Remove mixture from pan. Cool 5 minutes.
  2. Combine remaining 2 tablespoons bourbon, ketchup, and next 7 ingre­dients (through onion powder) in a small saucepan. Bring to a boil, stirring frequently. Reduce heat; simmer 5 minutes or until sauce thickens. Remove from heat.
  3. Preheat grill to medium-high heat.
  4. Coarsely chop 3/4 cup onion mixture; stir into beef. Divide beef mixture into 6 equal portions, gently shaping each portion into a 1/2-inch-thick patty. Press a nickel-sized indentation in center of each patty. Sprinkle evenly with remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt. Place patties on grill rack coated with cooking spray; grill 4 minutes on each side or until desired degree of doneness.
  5. Spread each top and bottom bun half with 1 tablespoon sauce. Place patties on bottom halves; top each patty with 1 tomato slice. Divide remaining onion mixture evenly among servings. Top each serving with 1/2 bacon slice and top half of bun.

PCOS-Friendly Foods in This Recipe

This recipe contains the following foods that may benefit PCOS management: Honey.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Yes, this Tennessee Burger with Bourbon and BBQ Sauce recipe is designed to be PCOS-friendly., it supports balanced blood sugar and hormonal health.

Yes, this recipe works well as a PCOS-friendly Lunch. Pair it with other PCOS-friendly foods throughout the day for balanced nutrition.

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