Name: West Coast Burger with Crispy Bacon
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 pound ground beef; 1 tablespoon soy sauce; 1 teaspoon garlic powder; 1 teaspoon onion powder; Salt and pepper to taste; 4 potato buns; 4 slices American cheese; 4 slices bacon; Lettuce leaves; Sliced tomatoes; Pickles

West Coast Burger with Crispy Bacon

A beef burger with crispy bacon, lettuce, tomato, and pickles on a toasted potato bun

35 minutes4 servings

Method

In a bowl, mix ground beef with soy sauce, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper.
Divide the mixture into four equal portions and shape into patties.
Cook the patties on a grill or skillet over medium-high heat for 4-5 minutes per side.
Place a slice of American cheese on each patty and let melt.
Cook bacon in a skillet until crispy, then drain on paper towels.
Toast the potato buns and assemble with lettuce, tomato, pickles, and bacon.
Serve with fries on the side.
Check that the ground meat reaches 71°C (160°F) throughout before serving.