Bacon-and-Kimchi Burgers

• 1/4 cup sambal oelek (Indonesian chile sauce)
• 1/4 cup mayonnaise
• 1/4 cup ketchup
• 4 slices of thick-cut bacon
• 1 1/4 pounds ground beef chuck

Kosher salt

• 4 slices of American cheese
• 4 potato buns, toasted
• 1 cup chopped drained cabbage kimchi (6 ounces)

1. 1. In a small bowl, combine the sambal with the mayonnaise and ketchup and mix well.
2. 2. Light a grill or preheat a grill pan. Grill the bacon over moderate heat, turning, until golden and crisp, about 5 minutes total. Drain on paper towels.
3. 3. Form the beef into eight 1/4-inch-thick burgers and season with salt. Grill over high heat, turning, until browned,
4. 4. Spread the remaining sambal mayo on the bottom buns. Top with the burgers, bacon and kimchi, close and serve.