Pug Burger

11 ingredients
11 steps

Ingredients

  • 2 pounds lean ground sirloin
  • 8 strips applewood-smoked bacon
  • 1/2 cup mayonnaise, plus more for serving
  • 1 garlic clove, minced
  • Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
  • 4 kaiser rolls, split
  • 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
  • 3 ounces Danish blue cheese, sliced
  • Sliced ripe Hass avocado
  • Bibb lettuce leaves
  • Red onion slices

Directions

  1. 1
    Light a grill.
  2. 2
    Form the meat into 4 large patties about 1 inch thick.
  3. 3
    Let stand at room temperature for 30 minutes.
  4. 4
    In a skillet, cook the bacon over moderate heat until crisp, 6 minutes; drain on paper towels.
  5. 5
    In a bowl, mix the 1/2 cup of mayonnaise with the garlic; season with salt and pepper.
  6. 6
    Brush the cut sides of the rolls with 2 tablespoons of the oil and lightly toast on the grill.
  7. 7
    Brush the burgers with the remaining oil and season well with salt and pepper.
  8. 8
    Grill over moderately high heat for 3 minutes; flip and top with the cheese.
  9. 9
    Cook for 3 more minutes for medium-rare.
  10. 10
    Spread the bottom roll halves with the garlic mayonnaise.
  11. 11
    Top with a burger, bacon, avocado, lettuce and onion and serve.

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