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The Ultimate Bacon and Cheese Burger

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

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.