| Ingredient | Quantity | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Ground Beef | 10 | Ounce |
| Bacon | 4 | Ounce |
| Roma Tomatoe | 1 | Each |
| Mayonnaise | 6 | Tablespoon |
| Garlic | 2 | Clove |
| Italian Seasoning | 1 | Tablespoon |
| Lemon | 1 | Each |
| Lettuce | 1 | Head |
| Burger Bun | 2 | Each |
| Salt | ||
| Pepper |
Cooking Time:
Total Time: 25 Minutes
Prep Time: 5 Minutes
Cook time: 20 Minutes
Servings:
2
Instructions
Step 1: Prep
Slice tomato into rounds; place in a separate medium bowl with a drizzle of olive oil, salt, and pepper.
Mince or grate garlic.
Mince chives.
Step 2: Cook Bacon
Preheat pan on medium-high heat.
Add bacon.
Cook, turning occasionally, until crispy, 6-10 minutes.
Transfer to a paper-towel-lined plate.
Turn off heat; reserve bacon fat.
Wipe out pan.
Step 3: Make Aioli
In a small bowl add:
- Mayonnaise
- Garlic
- Half the Italian Seasoning
- Minced or grated garlic
Stir to combine.
Add lemon zest and lemon juice to taste; season with salt and pepper.
In a large bowl, combine beef, remaining Italian Seasoning, pepper, and 3/4 tsp salt.
Form mixture into two patties, each slightly wider than a burger bun.
Season with salt and pepper.
Step 4: Cook Beef
In a large bowl, combine beef, remaining Italian Seasoning, pepper, and 3/4 tsp salt.
Form mixture into two patties, each slightly wider than a burger bun.
Heat a drizzle of oil (or reserved bacon fat) in pan used for bacon over medium-high heat.
Add patties and cook to desired doneness, 3-5 minutes per side.
In the last 1-2 minutes of cooking, top each patty with gouda.
Cover pan to melt cheese.
Step 5: Toast Buns
While patties cook, halve and toast buns.
Step 6: Finish and Serve
Spread a thin layer of aioli onto cut sides of toasted buns.
Fill buns with patties, seasoned tomato, bacon, and lettuce
Recommended Pairings:
Potato Wedges
Caesar-Dressed Greens with Toasty Almonds
Recipe inspired by:
Hello Fresh
https://www.hellofresh.com/recipes/ultimate-blt-burgers-with-herby-aioli-5e7a491c7b46a537cc6af4a8