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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.
