Beef Burgers with Herb Butter

Categories: Sandwiches- Burgers- wraps

Ingredients

• 1 Tbsp. finely chopped fresh herbs, such as any combination of parsley, chives, basil, oregano
• 1/2 clove garlic, minced
• 1/4 tsp. ground black pepper, more to taste
• 1/4 cup salted butter, at room temperature
• Lemon juice
• 1 1/2 lb. ground beef such as sirloin, round or chuck
• coarse salt
• 4 slices cheddar cheese, optional
• 4 hamburger buns, toasted
• Desired toppings and condiments such as ketchup, mustard, lettuce, sliced tomatoes, onion and/ or pickles

Directions

1. Stir together the herbs, garlic 1/4 tsp. black pepper, softened butter, and a squeeze of lemon juice in a small bowl and mix well. Place on a piece of plastic wrap or parchment paper, roll into a cylinder and twist the ends to compact the mixture. Refrigerate or freeze until firm.

2. Cut the herbed butter into 4 equal slices.

3. Wet your hands with cold water and divide the ground beef into 4 portions. Pat each portion of beef into a thick patty. Press an indention into the center of the patty, filling it with a slice of herbed butter. Mold the beef to enclose the butter completely. Sprinkle burgers with salt and pepper to taste.

4. Prepare grill for medium-high heat. Grill the burger 5 to 7 minutes per side or until internal temperature reaches 160 degrees. If desired, rotate the burgers 90 degrees halfway through cooking each side for an attractive crosshatch of grill marks.

5. Top with cheese, if using and continue cooking just until cheese melts.

6. Serve on toasted buns with desired toppings.

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