The Ultimate Cheeseburger

 

                    For an extra spicy kick to this delicious variation on the classic cheeseburger, place a good spoonful of English mustard on top of the cooked burger before adding the slice of cheese.

Serves 4

• 1 lb/450 gr best ground steak
• 4 onions
• 2-4 garlic cloves, finely chopped
• 1-1½ tablespoons creamed horseradish
• Pepper
• 8 lean Canadian bacon slices
• 2 tablespoons corn oil
• 4 cheese slices

1. Place the ground steak in a large bowl.
2. Finely grate 1 of the onions and add to the ground steak in the bowl.
3. Add the garlic, horseradish, and pepper to the steak mixture in the bowl.
4. Mix together, then shape into 4 equal-size burgers.
5. Wrap each burger in 2 slices of bacon, then cover and let chill for 30 minutes.
6. Preheat the broiler to medium-high.
7. Slice the remaining onions.
8. Heat the oil in a skillet, add the onions and cook over medium heat for 8-10 minutes, stirring frequently, until the onions are golden brown.
9. Drain on paper towels and keep warm.
10. Cook the burgers under the hot broiler for 3-5 minutes on each side or until cooked to personal preference.
11. Toast 4 sesame seed baps.
12. Arrange shredded romaine lettuce on their bases, add the burgers, sautéed onion, a spoonful of relish, and cheese slice.
13. Flash broil for 1-2 minutes, add the lid and serve with extra relish and french fries.

BON APPÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉTIT