Complete Pan-Fried Ground Beef Burger with Peppers and Egg

1.Prepare the vegetables: In a medium non-stick skillet over medium-high heat, add 1 tablespoon of olive oil. Add the sliced red and yellow bell peppers, season lightly with salt and pepper, and sauté for 6 to 8 minutes until they are tender and slightly caramelized. Remove the peppers from the skillet and set aside.

2.Form and cook the patty: Gently form the ground beef into a single patty slightly wider than the bread slices. Season both sides generously with salt and pepper. Add the remaining 1 tablespoon of olive oil to the same skillet and heat over medium-high heat. Cook the patty for 4 to 5 minutes per side for medium doneness, or adjust cooking time to your preference. Remove the patty and let it rest on a plate.

3.Toast the bread: While the patty rests, lightly toast the two slices of whole wheat bread in the residual fat in the skillet for about 1 minute per side until golden brown and slightly crisp. Remove the bread.

4.Fry the egg: Reduce the heat to medium-low. Crack the egg into the skillet and fry until the whites are set but the yolk is still runny (sunny-side up or over easy). Season the egg with a pinch of salt and pepper.

5.Assemble the burger: Spread the Dijon mustard and mayonnaise evenly on the inside of both toasted bread slices. Place the ground beef patty on the bottom slice of bread. Top the patty with the sautéed bell peppers.

6.Finish and serve: Carefully place the fried egg on top of the peppers. Cover with the second slice of bread. Serve immediately while the patty is hot and the yolk is still runny.