Make This Tonight — Oh So Garlic Bacon Wrapped Burgers

Juicy, crispy, and wrapped in bacon — no bun required. Bold garlic herb flavour without chopping a single clove. Your future self will thank you.

You know those nights when you open the fridge, stare at a pound of ground beef, and think — I need something that feels like a win.

This is that recipe.

Bacon-wrapped. Garlic herb seasoned. No bun, no fuss, no chopping. Cooked your way — pan, air fryer, or grill. Big flavour in under 30 minutes. And the best part? Make a double batch and your freezer becomes your best friend for the next two weeks.

Why You'll Love This Recipe

✅ Bacon-wrapped — need I say more
✅ Bold garlic herb flavour — zero chopping required
✅ Three cooking methods — your kitchen, your rules
✅ High-protein, low-carb friendly
✅ Freezer-friendly — make a big batch and thank yourself all week
✅ Crowd-pleaser every single time

The Freezer Strategy (This is the Move)

Here's how I actually make these work for busy weeks.

Double the batch. Form all the patties and wrap them in bacon. Lay them flat on a parchment-lined sheet pan and freeze until solid — then transfer to freezer bags. Label them. Done.

On a weeknight, pull out however many you need and cook them straight from frozen. Add 3–4 extra minutes to the cook time. That's it. Dinner is on the table before anyone gets hangry.

Ten pounds of ground beef at Costco costs less than two restaurant meals. Do that math once and meal prepping starts to feel like the obvious choice.

What You Need

Serves 4 · Prep: 10 min · Cook: 12–15 min

Burger Patties

‍1 lb ground beef or turkey

1 egg

1 tbsp SG Onion Garlic & Herb Seasoning

1 tbsp mustard or Worcestershire sauce (optional)

Sea salt and pepper to taste

‍Bacon Wrap

‍ 8 slices bacon (2 per patty)

‍Toppings

‍ ‍Sliced tomato, red onion, avocado, pickles

‍Sauce Options

‍ Aioli, mustard, or ketchup

‍ Make It

‍1. Mix — Combine ground beef, egg, Onion Garlic & Herb Seasoning, and mustard if using. Mix gently until just combined. Don't overwork it.

‍2. Form — Shape into 4 even patties. Prefer smaller burgers? Divide into 6 — just grab extra bacon.

‍3. Wrap — Criss-cross 2 slices of bacon around each patty. Secure with toothpicks if needed.

‍4. Cook — Pick Your Method

‍Air fryer: 375°F for 12–15 minutes, flipping halfway.

My Honest Favourite? The Air Fryer. Every Time.

I'm not a pan-fry-your-burger kind of person. Never have been. And the BBQ? Bacon and open flames are not a friendship I want to manage. Nothing kills a summer evening faster than a grease fire situation.

‍The air fryer changed everything for me.

‍Over the past few years it's become my go-to for burgers — and yes, even steak. I know. Who would have predicted that? But hear me out. The bacon gets perfectly crispy. The burger stays juicy. No flare-ups. No babysitting a frying pan. You set it, flip once, and walk away.

‍If you don't have an air fryer yet, this recipe might be the reason you finally get one. Just saying. 😄

‍5. Top & Serve — Load up with your favourite toppings and sauce. No bun required — and nobody's missing it.

‍Nutrition Snapshot

‍Estimated per patty, without toppings

‍Protein~30g Carbs~1g Fat~28g Calories~380 kcal

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Kitchen Wisdom 💡

‍Freeze flat first. Lay your wrapped patties on a parchment-lined sheet pan and freeze until solid before transferring to freezer bags. They won't stick together and you can grab exactly what you need any night of the week.

‍Cook straight from frozen. No need to thaw. Place in your pan or air fryer and add 3–4 extra minutes to the cook time. Dinner is still on the table fast.

‍Make a double batch. The effort is the same. The payoff lasts two weeks.

‍One blend, big flavour. The Onion Garlic & Herb Seasoning does all the heavy lifting. No chopping. No measuring out six different spices. Just bold, consistent flavour every single time.

‍FAQ

Can I use a different protein? Absolutely. Ground beef, turkey, chicken, and pork all work. Even a plant-based ground works here — just make sure it's well seasoned.

‍Can I make these ahead? Yes — and I encourage it. Form and wrap the patties, freeze flat, then bag them. Cook straight from frozen whenever you need them.

What if I don't have toothpicks to secure the bacon? Cook them seam-side down first. The bacon will set in place after the first minute or two. Or use a skewer if you have one.

‍Is this kid-friendly? Yes — skip the aioli and spicy sauce for kids and it's a total crowd-pleaser. My husband approves and that's my gold standard. 😄

‍Can I grill these? Yes — medium heat, 6–7 minutes per side. The bacon gets a gorgeous char. Chef's kiss.

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The Onion Garlic & Herb Blend Does the Work For You

‍No garlic press. No herb chopping. No mess.

‍This blend goes into the meat and delivers consistent, bold flavour every single time. Clean ingredients. Big results. That's the whole idea.

‍👉 Grab the Onion Garlic & Herb Seasoning here

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‍ ‍— Denise