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Bacon-Wrapped BLT Beef Burgers | DonalSkehan.com, Proper comfort grub, this burger is the real deal!
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Bacon-Wrapped BLT Beef Burgers

July 17

The BLT is one of my favourite sandwiches, so when I saw burgers wrapped in bacon during a trip to America, I had a brain wave. The BLT burger was born!

  • serves Serves 4
  • time 15 mins

Method

  1. 1. Preheat the grill to medium. In a large bowl, combine the minced beef, garlic, tomato ketchup, mustard and a generous pinch of salt and black pepper.
  2. 2. Divide the mixture into 4–6 burgers and wrap each burger with two slices of bacon. Arrange the burgers on a grill tray and place under the hot grill for 4–5 minutes on each side.
  3. 3. Serve the burgers in toasted burger buns with a good dollop of mayonnaise, a slice of tomato and shredded lettuce.

Ingredients

For the burgers:

500g (1lB 2oz) beef mince

2 garlic cloves, peeled and finely chopped

1 tbap tomato ketchup

1 tsp dijon mustard

Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper

8–12 slices of streaky bacon

To serve:

4–6 burger buns, toasted

2-3 tbsp mayonnaise

1 large vine tomato, cut into chunky slices

2 heads of baby gem lettuce, finely sliced

 

You'll Need

Large bowl

Grill tray or griddle pan