The Ultimate Bacon and Cheese Burger

Cheese, bacon and a juicy burger... it doesn't get much better than that! Why not spice it up by trying different toppings.. we think some spicy relish would give it a zing! 
The Ultimate Bacon and Cheese Burger preparation time
Prep: 15 minutes
The Ultimate Bacon and Cheese Burger cook time
Cook: 10 minutes
The Ultimate Bacon and Cheese Burger preparation time Serves: 4
The Ultimate Bacon and Cheese Burger preparation time Oven Temp: High

Method

  • Preheat an oven to 180oC / (Fan 160oC) / Gas mark 4
  • In a large bowl mix minced steak, shallot, garlic, chilli flakes, parsley, egg, soy sauce and pepper together. Divide the mixture in 4 and roll into equal size balls, then flatten into patties.
  • Heat a Char-grill to moderate and grill the patties for 3 - 4 minutes on both sides until cooked. Remove to a plate and keep warm.
  • Char-grill the bacon for 2 - 3 minutes on both sides until crisp.
  • Place tobacco onions onto a tray and heat in a hot oven as per packet instructions.
  • Lightly toast the brioche rolls, spread the base with mayonnaise. Top with salad leaves, bacon, burger, cheese and tobacco onions. Place the lid on top and serve.

Ingredients

  • 300 g Northern Ireland Farm Quality Assured lean minced steak
  • 1 Small shallot peeled and very finely chopped
  • 1 Garlic clove crushed
  • A pinch of chilli flakes
  • 1 tbsp chopped parsley
  • 1 Egg
  • 1 tsp Reduced salt soy sauce
  • Freshly milled black pepper

To serve:

  • 4 Brioche rolls cut in half
  • 2 tbsp Mayonnaise
  • 100 g Salad leaves
  • 8 Smoked back bacon rasher
  • 4 Slices of cheddar cheese
  • 100 g Ready made tobacco onions