Preheat oven to 425 degrees. Place applewood smoked bacon on a sheet pan lined with foil. Cook 8-10 minutes per side until crispy. Flipping and pouring out grease as necessary to get the ultimate crisp. Set aside to cool on a paper towel, pat extra grease off.
Add your ground beef to a bowl. Pour about 3 TBSP of Worcestershire, 1 tsp salt, 1 tsp pepper, 1 tsp garlic powder. Gently fold with spatula to combine.
GENTLY fold with a spatula to combine. Shape into 6 burgers. Use your thumb to press a dimple into the center to prevent the burger from shrinking.
Heat your cast iron over medium- high heat for at least 5 minutes before adding meat. You want the pan HOT to get a good sear. ( no oil needed if you follow these directions: Once the pan is hot and you start to see a bit of smoke, pop the patties in the skillet. Cook for 3-4 minutes per side ( based on how you like your burgers cooked) make sure the pan sizzles when burger makes first contact with the pan. Do not touch burger for a few minutes to prevent sticking. When you flip burger it should have a nice crust and sear.
This guide from The Kitchn will help you:
Medium-Rare (red in the middle): 6 minutes total
Medium (pink in the middle): 7 to 8 minutes total
Medium-Well (a smidge of pink in the middle): 9 minutes total
Well Done (no pink): 10 minutes total
When your burger is almost cooked and has about 1 minute left, add your slice of sharp cheddar on top to melt. Remove patty from skillet and set aside on a plate.
Make your burger sauce by mixing all ingredients listed in a bowl.
Assemble your wrap. Place your lettuce leaf on a plate. Smear sauce of choice across the leaf. Place cheddar burger on the leaf. Top with bacon, tomato, avocado slices, and purple onion slices, or whatever you want!!
Wrap up and ENJOY (:
Recipe Notes
Check out my skillet sweet potatoes for a side dish pairing! <3