Cheese-Stuffed Burgers

Name: Cheese-Stuffed Burgers
Prep time: 30 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 8
Ingredients: 3 lb. ground beef chuck; 2 tbsp. plus 2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce; Coarse salt; ground pepper; 4 oz. blue cheese (or other soft cheese, such as Brie); oil; 8 rolls or buns; 2 c. packed baby spinach; 2 beefsteak tomatoes; Sautéed mushrooms (optional); grainy mustard (optional); Roasted Red-Pepper Sauce; 1 c. light mayonnaise; 1/4 c. drained (jarred) roasted red peppers; 1/2 tsp. white wine vinegar; tsp. ground pepper

Published: Jan 1, 2008

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A few special touches turn these burgers into a memorable meal. To save time, form the patties up to a day ahead and refrigerate, covered tightly with plastic wrap, until needed; then heat the grill, cook the burgers, and serve.

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Yields:: 8
Prep Time:: 30 mins
Total Time:: 30 mins

Ingredients

3 lb. ground beef chuck
2 tbsp. plus 2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
Coarse salt
ground pepper
4 oz. blue cheese (or other soft cheese, such as Brie)
oil
8 rolls or buns
2 c. packed baby spinach
2 beefsteak tomatoes
Sautéed mushrooms (optional)
grainy mustard (optional)
Roasted Red-Pepper Sauce

Roasted Red-Pepper Sauce:

1 c. light mayonnaise
1/4 c. drained (jarred) roasted red peppers
1/2 tsp. white wine vinegar
tsp. ground pepper

Directions

1. Step 1Heat grill to medium-high. In a large bowl, gently fold together beef, Worcestershire sauce, 1 tablespoon salt, and 1 teaspoon pepper. Form into 8 equal-size mounds.
2. Step 2Shape cheese into 8 equal-size disks. Press a small well in the center of each beef mound. Place cheese in well; wrap beef around cheese, pinching to seal.
3. Step 3Lightly oil grates. Place burgers on grill; cover. Cook until grill marks are visible on first side, 4 to 6 minutes. Turn burgers with a spatula; cook until grill marks are visible on other side and meat is just slightly pink in the middle, 4 to 6 minutes more for medium-rare.
4. Step 4To serve, layer bottom roll halves with spinach, burgers, tomato, and mushrooms, if using, dividing evenly. Spread top roll half with roasted red-pepper sauce, as desired.
5. Step 5To make Roasted Red-Pepper Sauce: In a food processor, combine all ingredients and puree until evenly colored and almost smooth. Refrigerate, covered, if not using immediately.