Spicy Bacon Mushroom Burger - Sutter Home Family Vineyards

Ingredients

• 6 OZ CENTER CUT SMOKED BACON (SEMI-FROZEN)
• 2 TBSP UNSALTED BUTTER
• 5 OZ PORTABELLA MUSHROOM (CHOPPED)
• 4 TBSP SPICY SAUCE (SEE BELOW)
• 2 LBS 85/15 GROUND BEEF
• 6 SLICES RED ONION (THIN SLICED)
• 6 LEAVES GREEN LEAF LETTUCE
• 12 SLICES VINE RIPENED TOMATOES (¼ THICK)
• ¼ CUP RED BELL PEPPER (CHOPPED)
• 2 GARLIC CLOVES (DICED)
• ¼ CUP OLIVE OIL (EVOO)
• 1 TBSP + 1 ½ TSP TOMATO SAUCE
• 1 TBSP + 1 ½ TSP HOT SAUCE
• 4 ½ TSP LEMON JUICE (BOTTLED)
• ¼ TSP SALT
• ¼ TSP BLACK PEPPER (COURSE GRIND)