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Bacon Smash-Burger in Pasta Form

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Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Total Time: 40 minutes
Servings: 10

Ingredients

  • The Meat: 2.5 lbs Ground Beef
  • The Signature Flavor: 1 container of Midwest Fresh Bacon Jam
  • The Dry Rub: 3 tbsp Drew’s Dust Seasoning SPG
  • The Pasta: 16 oz bag Wide Egg Noodles
  • The Tang: 1/2 cup Dill Pickle Juice, 1 cup Ketchup, and 4 tbsp Yellow Mustard
  • The Liquids: 8 cups Beef Broth + 2 cup Heavy Cream
  • The Melt: 2 ½ cups Shredded Sharp Cheddar Cheese
  • Aromatics: 1 small yellow onion, finely diced

Instructions

  • WASH YOUR DAMN HANDS!!
  • Sizzle and Sear: In a very large pot or Dutch oven, brown the
  • 5 lbs of ground beef with the diced onion over medium-high heat
  • Break the meat into small crumbles
  • Once fully browned, drain the excess grease
  • Layer the Seasoning: Sprinkle the Drew’s Dust SPG evenly over the meat
  • Stir well to ensure the salt, pepper, and garlic notes penetrate the beef
  • The Burger Base: Stir in the Midwest Fresh Bacon Jam, pickle juice, ketchup, and mustard
  • Mix until the beef is coated in a thick, glossy glaze
  • The Noodle Bath: Pour in the beef broth and bring to a rolling boil
  • Add the 16 oz bag of egg noodles
  • Stir to ensure they are submerged
  • Simmer: Reduce heat to medium-low
  • Cover and cook for 7–9 minutes
  • Egg noodles absorb liquid quickly, so stir occasionally to prevent sticking
  • Cream and Cheese: Once the noodles are tender, stir in the heavy cream and the shredded cheddar
  • Final Bind: Fold the cheese in gently until it creates a silky, "helper-style" sauce
  • Turn off the heat and let it sit for 5 minutes to thicken before serving