Preheat your grill to medium heat at around 500°F.

Cook the bacon in a skillet for 2-3 minutes until it starts rendering fat, then chop finely.

In a large bowl, combine ground beef, chopped bacon, shredded cheddar cheese, Worcestershire sauce, and ground black pepper. Gently mix.

Form the meat mixture into four equal patties, about ¾ inch thick.

Grill the patties for about 6 minutes, flipping halfway, until a meat thermometer reads 160°F.

Transfer patties to toasted buns and layer with lettuce, tomatoes, and your choice of condiments.