BLT Burgers

Ingredients for BLT Burgers

• 230g bacon, cut crosswise into 1/2-inch pieces

• 675g lean beef mince chuck

• 4 hamburger buns, split and grilled

• Accompaniments: mayonnaise

• mustard

• iceberg lettuce

• sliced tomatoes

• dill pickles

How to make BLT Burgers

Cook bacon in a 12-inch heavy skillet over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until crisp, then transfer with a slotted spatula to paper towels to drain. Cool to room temperature, about 5 minutes.

Holding one fourth of beef in your palm, make a depression in beef and add one fourth of bacon to depression. Pull beef over bacon to enclose completely, then flatten into a 3/4-inch-thick patty (4 inches in diameter). Make 3 more patties in same manner with remaining beef and bacon.

Prepare grill for direct-heat cooking over medium-hot charcoal (medium heat for gas).

Season patties on both sides with salt and pepper. Oil grill rack, then grill patties, covered only if using a gas grill, turning over once, 5 to 8 minutes total for medium-rare. (Burgers will continue to cook slightly after being removed from grill.)

Assemble burgers with buns and accompaniments.

Disclaimer

While every effort has been made to ensure the information is accurate and up to date, individual needs may vary and dietary requirements can differ based on personal health conditions. Always check food labels and allergen information before preparing or consuming any recipe. If you have specific health concerns, allergies, intolerances, or are following a medically prescribed diet, seek advice from your GP, pharmacist, or a registered dietitian before making significant changes to your diet or lifestyle.