The Ultimate Bacon and Cheese Burger

The Ultimate Bacon and Cheese Burger preparation time Serves: 4
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The Ultimate Bacon and Cheese Burger cook time Cook: 9 mins
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    Equipment
    • Large bowl
    • Small bowl
    • measuring spoons
    • fork
    • knife
    • tongs
    • Coloured chopping boards
    • vegetable knife
    • Fish slice
    • Garlic crush
    • Large frying pan - non-stick
    • Serving plate
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    Ingredients
    • 300 g Northern Ireland Farm Quality Assured lean minced steak
    • 1 Small shallot
    • 1 Garlic clove
    • A pinch of chilli flakes
    • 1 Small handful of fresh parsley
    • 1 Egg
    • 1 tsp Reduced salt soy sauce
    • Black pepper

    To serve:

    • 4 Burger rolls cut in half
    • 100 g Salad leaves
    • 4 back bacon rashers
    • 4 Slices of reduced fat cheddar cheese
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    Method
    • Peel and finely chop the shallot. Peel and crush the garlic.
    • Finely chop the parsley
    • Break the egg into a small bowl and lightly beat
    • Place all the ingredients in a large mixing bowl and mix together.
    • Divide the mixture in 4 and roll into equal size balls, and then flatten.
    • Heat the pan to moderate heat and dry fry the burgers for 6 minutes on each side until cooked through. The burgers should reach a temperature of 70°C in the centre and there should be no pink juices. Remove to a plate and keep warm.
    • Fry the bacon in the large frying pan for 2 - 3 minutes on both sides until crisp.
    • Lightly toast the burger rolls. Top with salad leaves, bacon, burger, cheese and serve.