Categories: Burgers

Ingredients

• 1 lb. ground beef
• Kosher salt and black pepper
• 4 thick-cut bacon slices
• 1/4 cup mayo
• 8 brioche bread slices, lightly toasted
• 1 ripe heirloom tomato, cut into 8 slices
• 1 head butter lettuce, leaves separated

Directions

1. Set up a plancha for cooking (griddle for the grill).

2. While pancha heats, divide beef into 4 equal portions and roll between palms to form loosely packed balls.

3. Lay beef balls on plancha, leaving 4 inches between balls. Sear 1 minute. Use the back of a large spatula to press burgers firmly, smashing them into 1/4-inch thick patties. Sear until almost cooked through, about 3 minutes. Sprinkle generously with salt and pepper, and flip burgers. Cook burgers 1 minute; remove to a plate to rest.

4. Place bacon slices on plancha and cook until crisp and fat is rendered, about 2 minutes and 30 seconds per side. Transfer to plate with burgers. Cut bacon strips in half crosswise.

5. Spread mayo on 4 bread slices and top each with 2 tomato slices and several lettuce leaves. Place a burger and 2 bacon pieces on each, and cover with remaining 4 bread slices. Cut into triangles and serve immediately.

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