Turtle Burgers

👨‍🍳 Instructions

1. 1

   {'id': 'step_0', 'step': 1, 'text': 'Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).'}

2. 2

   {'id': 'step_1', 'step': 2, 'text': 'Mix ground beef, chives, salt, Worcestershire sauce, and dry mustard together in a large bowl; divide into 4 thick oval-shaped burgers. Top each burger with a slice of cheese and about 2 tablespoons onion.'}

3. 3

   {'id': 'step_2', 'step': 3, 'text': 'Create turtle-shaped burgers by poking 3 holes in the long ends of each burger. Insert cut ends of hot dog, about 1 1/2 inches into each hole to make heads and arms, and tails and legs. Press ground beef around hot dogs to secure. Cut 2 small slits, about 3/4 inch long, into ends of legs to make toes.'}

4. 4

   {'id': 'step_3', 'step': 4, 'text': 'Wrap 6 bacon halves around each burger between heads, legs, and tails, enclosing cheese and onion inside to simulate turtle shells. Secure with toothpicks.'}

5. 5

   {'id': 'step_4', 'step': 5, 'text': 'Place a baking rack into a large roasting pan; lay burgers onto the rack and cover lightly with foil.'}

6. 6

   {'id': 'step_5', 'step': 6, 'text': 'Bake in the preheated oven until burgers are no longer pink in the middle and hot dog ends are browned, 20 to 30 minutes. An instant-read meat thermometer inserted into the thickest part of a burger should read at least 160 degrees F (70 degrees C).'}

📊 Nutrition Facts

Per serving (8 servings total)