Swedish Smoky Bacon Cheddar Burgers

Method

1. 1Preheat the barbecue grill to high heat (approx 220°C). Slice tomatoes and red onion into rings, and wash the lettuce leaves.
2. 2Divide the minced beef into 4 equal balls and shape into wide patties slightly larger than your burger bread. Season both sides generously with salt and black pepper.
3. 3Place bacon strips on a cooler part of the grill or a cast iron plate on the grill and cook until browned and crisp, turning once.
4. 4Grill the beef patties over direct high heat for 3 to 4 minutes on the first side until browned. Flip, immediately top each patty with cheddar slices, and grill for another 3 minutes until cooked through (70°C).
5. 5Toast the split bread halves on the grill grates for 1 minute until lightly golden.
6. 6Spread mayonnaise onto the toasted bread bottoms, layer with lettuce, tomato slices, grilled cheesy beef patty, crispy bacon, and red onion rings, then close with top buns.