Beef, Bacon, and Egg Burgers

Ingredients

• 2 teaspoons canola oil, plus more for the grate
• 1 1/4 pounds ground beef chuck
• 4 slices bacon, chopped
• kosher salt and black pepper
• 4 English muffins, split
• 4 large eggs
• 1 large tomato, sliced
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Directions

1. Heat grill to medium-high. Once it is hot, clean the grill grate with a wire brush. Just before grilling, oil the grill grate.
2. Gently mix together the beef, bacon, and ½ teaspoon each salt and pepper with your hands in a medium bowl until just combined. Form the beef mixture into four ¾-inch-thick patties. Use your fingers to make a shallow well in the top of each patty (this will prevent overplumping during cooking).
3. Grill the burgers until an instant-read thermometer inserted in the center registers 140° F, 4 minutes per side for medium-rare.* Grill the English muffins, split-side down, until toasted, 10 to 20 seconds.
4. Heat the oil in a large nonstick skillet on the stovetop over medium heat. Crack the eggs into the skillet and cook, covered, for 2 to 3 minutes for slightly runny yolks. Season with ¼ teaspoon each salt and pepper.
5. Stack the tomato, burgers, and eggs between the muffins.