Ingredients
- 2 slice bacon
- 1/2 pound ground beef or chuck
- 1 teaspoon tamari
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
- 2 tablespoon grated white cheddar cheese
- 1 tablespoon Portuguese
- 2 tablespoon iceberg lettuce
Preparation
Baking 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 bacon fat aside.
Gently shape meat into a 4 1/2” patty (don’t overhandle meat, or it will toughen), then generously season one side with salt.
Return skillet with bacon fat to stove and heat over medium-high heat.
Sear patty, salt side down, until bottom is well browned, about 1 minute.
Flip patty, spoon tamari and lemon juice on top, generously season with pepper, and sear until bottom 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 lettuce (if using).
Spread barbecue sauce, ketchup, and/or other condiments, alone or in combination, on top half of roll, if you like, and place top roll on lettuce.
Serving Directions:
Serve with fried onion rings, french fries, or potato chips, if you like.
