Tony Roma's Backyard Burger

• 1.5 pound ground chuck 80/20
• 4 slices of finely diced bacon, cooked
• 1 tablespoon tomato chili sauce
• 1.5 teaspoon italian seasoning
• .5 teaspoon kosher or sea salt
• 1 teaspoon worcestershire sauce
• .25 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
• 2 tomatoes, chopped
• .5 teaspoon ginger, minced
• .5 cup white onion, diced
• .5 cup yellow bell pepper, diced
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 tablespoon fresh garlic, minced
• .75 cup apple cider vinegar
• .25 cup brown sugar
• .5 teaspoon agave syrup
• .5 teaspoon sea salt
• .25 teaspoon dry mustard powder
• 1 pinch of cayenne pepper
• 1 bun, buttered and toasted
• 1 burger patty
• 2 slices of american cheese
• 1 piece of romaine lettuce
• 1 thin slice of onion
• 2 slices of dill pickles
• 1 tablespoon tomato jam

1. Place beef chuck into a large bowl. Mix other ingredients into a small bowl and mix well. Pour over the meat and gently mix. Form into 4 patties. Refrigerate one hour prior to grilling.
2. Combine all ingredients in a sauce pan and mix well. Cook on medium heat, stirring until tomatoes are soft and sauce thickens.
3. Start with the bun and add the burger, the cheese, the lettuce, the onion, and the tomato jam. Garnish with the pickle slices.