Ingredients
8 strip bacon
8 oil-packed
1 clove garlic
1 chipotle in adobo sauce
1 tsp. cider vinegar
1/2 c. mayonnaise
Salt and freshly ground pepper
2 lb. ground beef chuck
extra-virgin olive oil
4 Kaiser rolls
1 bunch arugula
Preparation
Step 1Light a grill. In a large skillet, cook the bacon over moderate heat until crisp, about 7 minutes. Drain on paper towels, then chop finely.Step 2In a mini food processor, pulse the sun-dried tomatoes with the garlic, chipotle and vinegar until finely chopped. Add the mayonnaise and puree until smooth. Add the bacon, season with salt and pepper and pulse just until combined.Step 3Form the meat into 4 large patties, about 1 inch thick and brush lightly with olive oil. Season with salt and pepper and grill over a medium-high fire for 9 minutes for medium meat. Brush the cut sides of the rolls with olive oil and grill until lightly browned, about 2 minutes.Step 4Spread the mayonnaise on the cut sides of the rolls and set the burgers on the bottom halves. Top with the arugula, close the sandwiches and serve.
