Grilled Bourbon Bacon Burgers

Steps

• 1

  In a large bowl combine the beef, chiles, bourbon, bacon bits, a pinch of salt and pepper. Mix with your hands until well combined, then form four equal patties. You can either marinate these in the fridge for a few hours, or start grilling immediately.

  
• 2

  Preheat the grill to a medium-high and grill burgers until cooked through, or your desired doneness. Once you flip the burgers, add the cheese so that it melts in the grilling process.

  
• 3

  Grill the buns as well until you get good grill marks.
• 4

  In the meantime, render your bacon in a medium skillet over medium heat until nice and crisp. Transfer to a plate and pat dry. Break in half so that you have a few pieces for each burger.

  
• 5

  Serve burgers garnished with bacon and crisp romaine lettuce!