3 burgers with bacon and sauerkraut Recipes

bacon, ground chuck (85 percent lean or less), kosher salt and black pepper, canola oil, for the grill, pumpernickel bread, whole-grain mustard, drained sauerkraut

extra lean ground beef , divided into 2 patties (less if you want), salt and pepper, totaste, chili flakes , to taste, bacon , crisp fried, grated swiss cheese or 1 slice cheese, wine-cured sauerkraut, well squeezed, canned jalapeno peppers (optional), mushrooms, halved (optional), burger bun