Tags
beef, caper, cheddar, cornichon, english muffin, ground, lamb, mayonnaise
My family and I loved these delectable burgers – all the distinctive flavors came together perfectly, for a flawless meal.
BEEF AND LAMB BURGERS WITH CHEDDAR AND CAPER REMOULADE
4 cornichons, coarsely chopped
3 tablespoons parsley leaves, coarsely chopped
2 teaspoons drained capers
1 garlic clove
1/2 cup mayonnaise
1 tablespoon whole-grain mustard
3/4 pound ground beef
1/2 pound ground lamb
salt and freshly ground black pepper
4 english muffins, split
4 slices cheddar
tomato slices and cucumber for garnish
Light a grill. In a food processor, pulse the cornichons with the parsley, capers and garlic clove until finely chopped. Add the mayonnaise and mustard and pulse until blended.
In a large bowl, gently mix the ground beef with the ground lamb and season generously with salt and pepper. Form the meat mixture into four 1-inch-thick patties and make a slight indentation into the center of each one with your thumb. Season the burgers with salt and pepper.
Grill the english muffin halves cut side down until toasted, about 1 minute. Flip the muffins and grill for 30 seconds longer. Transfer to a work surface cut side up and spread the bottom halves of the muffins with the caper remoulade.
Grill the burgers over high heat until they are nicely charred on the bottom, about 4 minutes. Flip the burgers, top them with the cheddar cheese and grill until cooked to medium and the cheese melts, about 4 minutes longer. Transfer the burgers to the toasted english muffins and let rest for 5 minutes. Top the burgers with the tomatoes and cucumbers if desired, close the burgers and serve.
Enjoy!
Recipe adapted from Food and Wine, June 2008
