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Heat a sauté pan over low heat, and add the bacon. Cook until golden brown and crisp. Using a slotted spoon, transfer the bacon to a medium-size bowl.
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Mix the bacon with the ground beef, ketchup or barbecue sauce, garlic powder, onion flakes, salt and pepper. Test the mixture for seasoning by cooking a small piece in a sauté pan and tasting it. Adjust the seasoning if necessary. Form the mixture into 4 burgers.
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Heat a grill pan over medium heat.
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Grill the burgers on the first side until well marked. Give the burger a quarter turn and continue to cook until you have a diamond pattern.
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Flip the burgers over and top with the cheese. Continue to cook until the cheese has melted and the burgers are done to your liking. Use a meat thermometer to eliminate the guesswork. An internal temperature of 130º to135° is ideal for medium.
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Serve on the seeded buns topped with avocado, tomato, arugula and your favorite condiments.
