Form the beef into 4 patties, season with salt and pepper. Smash patties with your hands until even and flat.

Toast the buns on the pan for 30 seconds or so, and set aside.

Cook bacon 3 - 4 minutes or until crispy-chewy, flattening with a bacon iron or spatula. You can cook to your personal preference, of course!

Remove bacon from pan and rest on paper towels.

Cook beef patties on the grill until crispy-edged. Adding cheese on last flip.

Stack patties and bacon on the grill, this will also warm up the bacon.

Add mayo and other condiments as desired to the bun. Using a spatula, gently set the stack of beef, cheese, and bacon onto the bottom bun.

Add bun top, and enjoy!