Firecracker Burgers

Ingredients

• 120 mlMayonnaise
• 2 pcsChipotle
• 1.5 tspCayenne pepper
• 0.5 tspSalt
• 0.5 tspPepper
• 1 tspSteak seasoning
• 454 gGround beef
• 1 tbspOlive oil
• 100 gBacon
• 80 gPepper jack cheese
• 280 gRoll
• 40 gSalad
• 150 gTomato
• 80 gOnion

Instructions

1. 1

   Make chipotle mayonnaise

   • Stir mayonnaise and finely chopped chipotle chiles in adobo together in a bowl.
   • Cover and refrigerate the sauce until ready to use.
2. 2

   Form and season patties

   • Mix cayenne, salt, black pepper and Montreal steak seasoning in a small bowl.
   • Divide the ground beef into 4 equal portions and form patties about ½ inch (1 cm) thick.
   • Press a slight indentation into the center of each patty.
   • Brush patties with olive oil and season both sides with the spice mix.
3. 3

   Grill

   • Preheat the grill (or a grill pan) until very hot.
   • Grill the patties, turning frequently, until desired doneness (about 6–10 minutes depending on heat).
   • Remove patties and place a slice of pepper jack cheese on each so it melts slightly.
4. 4

   Assemble

   • Toast the buns briefly on the grill or in a pan.
   • Place a patty on each bun, top with 2 slices of crispy bacon and a spoonful of chipotle mayonnaise.
   • Add lettuce, tomato and onion if desired and serve immediately.