Heston Blumenthal's English Breakfast Burger

Ingredients

• 2 pieces Brioche Buns (split and lightly toasted)
• 150 g Ground Beef (80/20 lean‑to‑fat ratio, formed into one patty)
• 2 slices Bacon Strips (thick‑cut preferred)
• 1 large Egg (room temperature)
• 1 medium Tomato (sliced ¼‑inch; half for raw, half for charred)
• 1 leaf Lettuce Leaf (Romaine or butter lettuce)
• 2 tbsp Mayonnaise (regular or light)
• 1 tsp Sherry Vinegar (adds bright acidity)
• 1 tbsp Olive Oil (for pan cooking)
• 1 tsp Unsalted Butter (for frying the egg)
• 1 pinch Black Pepper (freshly ground)
• 1 pinch Salt (season patty)

Instructions

1. Preheat the Skillet

   Place a large skillet over high heat and let it become smoking hot before adding any fat.

   Time: PT2M

2. Prepare Ingredients

   While the pan heats, slice the tomato (¼‑inch thick), wash and pat dry the lettuce leaf, split and lightly toast the brioche buns, and mix the mayonnaise with the sherry vinegar in a small bowl.

   Time: PT5M

3. Cook Bacon

   Add ½ tbsp olive oil to the hot skillet, then lay the bacon strips in. Cook, flipping every 20 seconds, until crisp and browned, about 3‑4 minutes per side.

   Time: PT5M

4. Sear the Beef Patty

   Season the beef patty with a pinch of salt and black pepper. Place it in the same skillet, pressing gently. Flip every 20 seconds for a total of 2 minutes per side to develop a brown crust.

   Time: PT4M

5. Rest the Patty

   Transfer the cooked patty to a plate and loosely cover with foil. Let it rest for 5‑10 minutes so the juices redistribute.

   Time: PT8M

6. Char Tomato Slices in Skillet

   Add a splash of olive oil to the skillet and add the remaining tomato slices. Sear 30 seconds per side until lightly charred.

   Time: PT2M

7. Broil Additional Tomato Slices

   Place a few tomato slices under the broiler (or grill) for 1‑2 minutes until the skin blisters and turns dark, creating a bitter note.

   Time: PT2M

   Temperature: Broiler

8. Fry the Egg

   Reduce heat to low‑medium, add the teaspoon of butter, and crack the egg into the skillet. Cook until the whites are set but the yolk remains runny, about 2 minutes.

   Time: PT2M

9. Assemble the Burger

   Spread the mayo‑vinegar mixture on both halves of the toasted brioche bun. Layer lettuce, a raw tomato slice, the rested beef patty, crispy bacon, charred tomato, and the fried egg. Sprinkle a pinch of black pepper and drizzle a few drops of sherry vinegar over the egg before topping with the bun crown.

   Time: PT2M

10. Serve

    Serve the breakfast burger immediately while hot and the yolk is still runny.

    Time: PT0M

Nutrition Facts

Calories

650

Protein

30 g

Carbohydrates

45 g

Fat

35 g

Fiber

2 g