Bistro Breakfast Burger

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   Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Mix the ketchup, brown sugar, Worcestershire sauce, chili powder and hot sauce in a small bowl.

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   Set aside.

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   Using a fork, gently mix the beef with the paprika, 1 teaspoon salt and 1/2 teaspoon black pepper.

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   Form into four 5-inch patties.

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   Cover and set aside.

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   Cook the bacon in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat until the fat is rendered and the bacon is crisp, about 8 minutes.

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   Remove and drain on a paper-towel-lined plate.

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   Pour off most of the bacon fat, leaving about 2 teaspoons in the skillet, reserving the extra bacon fat.

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   Heat the skillet over medium-high heat.

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    Add the burgers to the skillet, 2 at a time, and cook until nicely browned, 4 minutes.

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    Flip and cook the other side until the burger is done, about 4 minutes for medium-rare.

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    Repeat with the remaining burgers.

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    Place the burgers on a rimmed baking sheet and place in the oven to keep warm while cooking the eggs.

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    Wipe out the skillet.

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    Add 1 tablespoon of the reserved bacon fat to the skillet and heat over medium-high heat.

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    Break the eggs into the skillet and cook until the whites are set, about 5 minutes.

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    Season with salt and pepper.

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    Meanwhile, brush the buns with melted butter.

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    Place them on a rimmed baking sheet and bake until lightly toasted, about 10 minutes.

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    Build the burger by placing a hamburger patty on the bottom bun, add a slice of cheese, 2 pieces of bacon and top with a fried egg.

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    Spread the top bun with some of the spiced ketchup and place on top.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.