Bistro Burgers

Serves: 5

Isabella Feil

1 January 1970

Based on User reviews:

48

Spice

51

Sweetness

45

Sourness

43

mins

Prep time (avg)

3.9

Difficulty

Ingredients:

4 large

Egg

Directions:

1

Preheat a grill to medium high

2

Cook the bacon in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat, turning, until crisp

3

Drain the bacon on paper towels, reserving 2 tablespoons bacon drippings

4

Form the beef into four 6-ounce patties, about 3/4 inch thick; press the center of each patty with your thumb to make a 1/2-inch-deep indentation

5

Season the patties on both sides with salt and pepper

6

Lightly brush the grill grates with vegetable oil, then grill the patties, indentation-side up, until marked on the bottom, about 5 minutes

7

Flip and cook until marked and slightly firm, about 3 more minutes for medium doneness

8

Remove the patties to a plate and let rest 5 minutes

9

Grill the buns, cut-side down, until lightly toasted, about 1 minute

10

Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in the same skillet over medium-high heat

11

Add the eggs and fry until the yolks are set but still runny, about 5 minutes

12

Season with salt and pepper

13

Whisk the mustard, the remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil, the reserved 2 tablespoons bacon drippings and the shallot in a medium bowl

14

Season with salt and pepper

15

Add the frisee and toss; season with salt and pepper

16

Spread the bun bottoms with mustard

17

Top with the burger patties, bacon, frisee salad and fried eggs

18

Cover with the bun tops

19

Photograph by Levi Brown