Bacon and Leek Burgers

There's not much that's better than a well-made burger, and with a bit of practice they taste best when you've made your own

This recipe will make 8 medium burgers

Cooking Time

Ingredients

• 500g Beef Mince
• 8 Rashers Bacon
• 1 Leek
• 3 Large Egg Yolks
• Flour
• Ground black Pepper
• 1 Onion (optional)
• Tabasco Sauce (optional)

Method

1. Finely chop the leek (and onion if you're using one)
2. Slice the bacon into very small strips
3. Alternatively blend the bacon, leek and onion together into a paste
4. Place the minced beef into a large mixing bowl
5. Add a tablespoon of flour
6. Add the egg yolks
7. Grind a small amount of pepper over the mixture
8. Add the Bacon and Leek
9. Add a few drops of Tabasco (if you're using)
10. Roll up your sleeves and use your hands to mush the ingredients together until you have a big thick meatball
11. Pull chunks off and roll into individual balls
12. Splat each ball against a plate and use a knife to flatten the top
13. Using greaseproof paper to seperate, stack the burgers to one side
14. When all burgers have been shaped, cook on a hot griddle (or a barbecue) until cooked through
15. Serve with cheddar cheese and salad in a bun