Summer isn't complete without grilling a stuffed burger
Don't be fooled by its plain appearance, in between those two slices of bread is the best burger you'll ever eat. What's that? It's a grilled stuffed burger!If you are looking for something fun to make for dinner that doesn't take a lot of prep or cooking time, consider grilling up some stuffed burgers. Because everyone can choose what they want on the inside, it's a nice treat. Just figure out a way to mark the burgers so everyone gets what they are expecting!
I love to stuff my burgers with either Goat Cheese or Blue Cheese and minced pears; the kids, hands down just love butter burgers. I know, I know, the idea of eating a butter burger sounds really strange. I understand, I felt the same way when I first heard of it but after eventually trying one myself, I got it. (check out this article I wrote for USA TODAY several years ago about my favorite burger joints).
Grilled Stuffed Burgers
Makes 4 Servings
1 to 2 tablespoons olive oil (to season grill)
2 pounds ground beef sirloin (I like it lean! for more fat, go with chuck a 50/50 mix)
1 pinch kosher salt
1 pinch freshly ground black pepper
pick a stuffing option from below
4 hamburger rolls, toasted and well buttered
Wipe a grill grate with a little olive oil and bring it to medium-high heat. In a medium bowl, combine the ground beef, salt, and pepper. Mix well with your hands and form into 8 patties. Create a small crater in the center of 4 of the patties, leaving about a ¼-inch edge, and place 1 tablespoon of your stuffing in each center. Top with the other patties, pinching the seams together well. Make sure the stuffing is completely enveloped. Cook the burgers over medium-high heat until medium-rare: 5 minutes per side on the grill. Flip once and carefully so they don’t break open.
Stuffing Options
Easy
• Butter: 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
• Goat Cheese: 4 tablespoons of your favorite goat cheese
• Blue cheese and minced pears: 3 tablespoons crumbled blue cheese mixed with 1 heaping tablespoon of canned or fresh minced pear
• Butter on the Outside: Instead of stuffing the burgers, prepare 4 patties and cook while basting with the Herb or Cheddar Butter mixture, using approximately 1 tablespoon per patty.
A little more time consuming
• Herb Butter: Combine 4 cloves roasted garlic, 3 teaspoons chopped fresh rosemary, 2 teaspoons chopped fresh oregano, and 4 tablespoons softened unsalted butter. Mix well in a ramekin, then refrigerate the mixture for 30 minutes. Stuff burgers with approximately 1 tablespoon of the mixture per burger.
• Wisconsin Cheddar and Butter: Combine ¼ cup of shredded sharp Wisconsin Cheddar with 4 tablespoons of softened unsalted butter. Mix well in a ramekin, then refrigerate the mixture for 30 minutes. Stuff burgers with approximately 1 tablespoon of the mixture per burger.
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