Ultimate Bacon Cheeseburger

Ingredients

• beef mince (20% fat) — 300g
• smoked streaky bacon — 4 rashers
• mature cheddar cheese — 2 slices
• brioche buns — 2
• butter (salted) — 10g
• salt — 1 tsp
• black pepper — 0.5 tsp

Method

1. 1

   Divide the beef mince into two equal portions and shape into patties slightly wider than the diameter of the brioche buns, indenting the centre with your thumb.

2. 2

   Place the bacon rashers in a cold frying pan and turn the heat to medium; cook until crisp, then set aside on a paper towel.

3. 3

   Season the patties generously with salt and pepper on both sides.

4. 4

   Place the patties on a hot grill pan and cook for 4-5 minutes per side for medium-well doneness.

5. 5

   In the final minute of grilling, place a slice of cheddar on each patty to allow it to melt.

6. 6

   While the meat rests, butter the cut side of the brioche buns and toast them in the pan used for the bacon until golden brown.

7. 7

   Assemble the burger by placing the beef patty on the bun base, layering the crispy bacon on top, and closing with the bun lid.