Bistro Breakfast Burger

Directions

1. 1
   Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Mix the ketchup, brown sugar, Worcestershire sauce, chili powder and hot sauce in a small bowl.
2. 2
   Set aside.
3. 3
   Using a fork, gently mix the beef with the paprika, 1 teaspoon salt and 1/2 teaspoon black pepper.
4. 4
   Form into four 5-inch patties.
5. 5
   Cover and set aside.
6. 6
   Cook the bacon in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat until the fat is rendered and the bacon is crisp, about 8 minutes.
7. 7
   Remove and drain on a paper-towel-lined plate.
8. 8
   Pour off most of the bacon fat, leaving about 2 teaspoons in the skillet, reserving the extra bacon fat.
9. 9
   Heat the skillet over medium-high heat.
10. 10
    Add the burgers to the skillet, 2 at a time, and cook until nicely browned, 4 minutes.
11. 11
    Flip and cook the other side until the burger is done, about 4 minutes for medium-rare.
12. 12
    Repeat with the remaining burgers.
13. 13
    Place the burgers on a rimmed baking sheet and place in the oven to keep warm while cooking the eggs.
14. 14
    Wipe out the skillet.
15. 15
    Add 1 tablespoon of the reserved bacon fat to the skillet and heat over medium-high heat.
16. 16
    Break the eggs into the skillet and cook until the whites are set, about 5 minutes.
17. 17
    Season with salt and pepper.
18. 18
    Meanwhile, brush the buns with melted butter.
19. 19
    Place them on a rimmed baking sheet and bake until lightly toasted, about 10 minutes.
20. 20
    Build the burger by placing a hamburger patty on the bottom bun, add a slice of cheese, 2 pieces of bacon and top with a fried egg.
21. 21
    Spread the top bun with some of the spiced ketchup and place on top.