Beefy Burgers With Herby Compound Butter |
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Prep Time: 15 Minutes Cook Time: 15 Minutes |
Ready In: 30 Minutes Servings: 4 |
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Make the compound butter way ahead of time and make lots...it has many uses as it can also accompany poultry and pork. Ingredients:
1 lb unsalted butter, at room temperature |
1 tablespoon chopped fresh thyme |
1 tablespoon chopped fresh sage |
2 tablespoons chopped flat leaf parsley |
1 tablespoon chopped chives |
1 teaspoon chopped fresh rosemary |
2 lbs freshly ground beef |
coarse salt & freshly ground black pepper |
vegetable oil, for grill |
Directions:
1. In a medium bowl, make compound herb butter by combining softened butter, thyme, sage, parsley, chives, and rosemary; this can also be done in a food processor.
2. Turn out onto parchment or plastic wrap and roll into a log, 1 1/2-to 2-inches in diameter.
3. Chill until firm, or freeze for up to one month.
4. Heat grill or grill pan.
5. Form 4 eight-ounce burgers, 1-inch thick.
6. Cut four 1/4-inch thick slices of compound butter from the log. Make an indentation in the center of each burger, and place half of a 1/4-inch slice of compound butter inside.
7. Reshape meat to cover butter, making sure it is not visible from either side; season both sides with salt and pepper.
8. Oil grill with a small amount of vegetable oil to prevent sticking.
9. Grill burgers for 5 to 7 minutes per side for medium doneness.
10. Remove from grill and serve.
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