Ingredients: 2 slices bacon, ½ pound. ground beef or chuck, salt, 1 teaspoon. tamari, 1 teaspoon lemon juice, freshly ground black pepper, 2 tablespoon. grated white cheddar cheese, 1 Portuguese or other crusty white roll, split. 2 leaves iceberg lettuce (optional). Directions: Preheat broiler. Fry bacon in a medium ovenproof skillet over medium heat, turning often, until crisp, 5-6 minutes. Transfer bacon to paper towels to drain and set aside. Set skillet with rendered fat aside. Shape meat into patty using BurgerMate (don't overhandle meat, or it will toughen), then season generously one side with salt and pepper. Return skillet with bacon fat to stove and heat over medium-high heat. Sear patty, salt side down, until botton is well browned, about 1 minute. Flip patty, spoon tamari and lemon juice on top, generously season with salt and pepper, and sear until botton is well browned, about 1 minute. Reduce heat to medium-low and continue cooking an additional 2 minutes per side for medium rare. Put cheese on top of patty and broil until melted but not browned, about 1 minute. To assemble, put patty on bottom roll, arrange bacon on top of cheese, and top with lettuse (if using). Spread barbecue sauce, ketchup, and/or other condiments, alone or in combination, on top half of rolls, if you like, and place top roll on lettuce. Serve with fried onion rings, french fries, or potato chips, if you like. |
