The 'Nutter Burger

This is an inspired recipe from Yo Mama's Peanut Butter burger in New Orleans - one of my favorites in this world. Don't get the heebie-jeebies because of the peanut butter on there, it melts and goes wonderfully with the bacon, you'll see.

The 'Nutter Burger
500 grams  ground beef
2                chopped shallots
1      tsp      yellow curry powder*
1/4   tsp      curcuma
1/4   tsp      paprika
1/2   tsp      oregano
1/2   tsp      basil
1/2   tsp      rosemary
1/4   tsp      red pepper flakes
1/2   tsp      cayenne pepper
ginger, lemon, parsley salt**
pepper
Your bread of choice (I only had sliced sandwich bread, but I mostly care about the inside anyways)


1      tbsp    smooth peanut butter for EACH burger
Chewy/crunchy bacon strips or lardons for each burger


Garnishes:
Lettuce
Sliced tomato
Sliced Cheddar cheese
mayo, mustard, ketchup

Mix the ground beef with the spices and if you're not lucky enough to have a grill (which is my case) use the stove with a frying pan at medium heat. I like mine medium, I had it on each side for about 3 minutes (this also depends on your stove's personality). It's best to have a meat thermometer to ensure the correct temperatures (mine came out a lil' too cooked for my taste) and to prevent problems, 165 Fahrenheit is recommended...just not my preference. Toast the bread with a slice of cheese and when melted, place the patty on the bread, top it with the peanut butter, bacon, garnishes and chow down.

*curry powder, as I learned from my favorite chef Phil from the Rush Bar in Paris, keeps the beef moist. When the temperature is blue-medium rare, it gives a wonderful flavor, unlike worcestershire that isn't as good for those who love their meat on the raw-side.
** If you don't have access to a salt genius like in the Marche Bastille, add 1/2 tsp minced ginger, fresh parsley, and squeeze some lemon in there.

Redacciones:
- Last time, these were made with a barbecue rub and chopped jalapeños in the meat mix,
   t'was delish.
- When you're on the 2nd side, add the peanut butter so it melts in.
-  I had this wonderful idea yesterday night: stuff the patty with the peanut butter!
- Try fresh bananas (I know, odd right?) as a garnish or a pineapple slice.
- Garnish with an egg.
- Instead of bacon, use some pancetta or prosciutto cooked until a lil' crunchy on the edges.
- Use a peanut satay glaze instead of peanut butter.