1. Place patty ingredients in a bowl and mix well with your hands. Roll the meat into a ball then pat down gently into a patty slightly larger than the bun. Press down with the back of your hand to make a dent in the middle of the patty – this will prevent the burger from doming up and shrinking while cooking.
2. Preheat oven grill on high. Place bun on a tray,cut face up,and toast until the surface is light golden. Remove from oven and set aside.
3. We're going use 2 pans here – one for the bacon and onion,the other for the patty and egg. Place bacon in a cold,non-stick frypan over medium-high heat. As the pan heats up,the fat will melt and the bacon will cook in its own fat. Cook until the bacon is golden (about 3 minutes),turn and cook the other side until golden. Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate.
4. Return the pan to high heat. Add onion with a pinch of salt and pepper. Cook in the bacon fat until golden – about 3 to 4 minutes. Add to the plate with the bacon (I pile it on top,which keeps the bacon warm).
5. Meanwhile,in a separate non-stick frypan,heat 1 tablespoon of oil over medium high heat. Sprinkle the burger patty with ¼ teaspoon of salt (some on each side). Place in the pan and cook for 2 minutes. Turn then place 2 slices of cheese on the burger. Cook for a further 2 minutes,then transfer to a plate. Return the pan to the stove and reduce heat to medium. Crack an egg in and cook to your liking (I like runny yolks,which takes about 1½ minutes). Remove onto the plate.
6. To assemble,butter the burger bun. Smear with tomato sauce then stack the burger components on in the following order:lettuce,tomato,beetroot,pineapple,beef burger patty,onion,bacon then egg. Smear the top lid with more tomato sauce then place the lid on top.Serve with crispy fries.
Note:While I've provided the full arsenal of toppings for a classic burger experience,don't ever let anyone (including me) tell you what you should or should not have on your burger. The only rule is there are no rules!
Also try:RecipeTin'scrispy homemade fries andlamington fingers