Ingredients

4slicespancetta

1¼lbsground chuck

¾tspcoarse salt

½tspchili powder

¼tsppaprika

freshly ground pepper

4ozfontina cheese

4hamburger buns

Preparation

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Place pancetta on a rimmed baking sheet. Bake for about 15 minutes, flipping the slices halfway through, until crisp. Drain on paper towels.

Meanwhile, combine ground chuck, salt, chili powder, and paprika in a bowl, and season with pepper. Shape into 4 patties (about 4 inches in diameter).

Preheat grill to medium. Grill burgers 4 to 5 minutes. Flip burgers, and top with cheese.

Grill 3 to 4 minutes more for medium-rare. Remove, and let rest 5 minutes.

Top burgers with pancetta, and serve on buns. Enjoy!