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Born in Berkeley Burgers (winning Beef Burger) Recipe

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Ingredients
20
Count
Nutrition
2629
Calories
Total time
70
Minutes
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Ingredients:

Directions:

  1. Prepare a medium-hot fire in a charcoal grill with a cover, or preheat a gas grill to medium-high.
  2. For the patties:
  3. Combine the chuck, basil, sun-dried tomatoes, onion, garlic, and salt in a large bowl, handling as little as possible. Shape into 6 patties to fit the bun size. Loosely cover with plastic wrap and set aside.
  4. For the fennel:
  5. Grate 2 teaspoons zest from the lemons. Juice the lemons to yield 2 tablespoons juice. Put the fennel rings in a medium-sized bowl and toss with the lemon juice, oil, and salt. Put the fennel in a grill basket and grill, shaking the basket occasionally, until soft, 10 to 12 minutes. Transfer the fennel to a sheet of foil, sprinkle with the lemon zest, and wrap to keep warm.
  6. Heat a large, heavy nonstick fire-proof skillet on the grill. Add the bacon and cook until crisp. Transfer to paper towels to drain. Wrap in foil to keep warm.
  7. For the topping:
  8. Drain off the bacon fat from the skillet, wipe out the skillet with paper towels, and set the skillet back on the grill. Add the walnuts to the skillet and toast until golden and fragrant; set aside.
  9. Whisk the vinegar with the oil in a small bowl and season with salt, to taste. Combine the figs, arugula, and toasted walnuts in a medium bowl. Toss with just enough dressing to coat.
  10. When the grill is ready, brush the grill rack with vegetable oil. Place the patties on the rack, cover, and cook, turning once, until done to preference, 5 to 7 minutes on each side for medium. Place the cheese slices on the patties during the last 3 minutes of grilling. Place the buns, cut side down, on the outer edges of the rack to toast lightly during the last 2 minutes of grilling.
  11. To assemble the burgers, place equal portions of the warm grilled fennel on each bun bottom, followed by a cheese-topped patty, 2 bacon slices, and an equal portion of the fig-arugula topping. Add the bun tops and serve.
  12. Home Cook Recipe: A viewer or guest of the show, who may not be a professional cook, provided this recipe. The Food Network Kitchen have not tested this recipe and therefore cannot make representation as to the results.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 2628.51 Kcal (11005 kJ)
Calories from fat 399.8 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 44.42g 68%
Cholesterol 100.26mg 33%
Sodium 1106.9mg 46%
Potassium 3063.03mg 65%
Total Carbs 447.26g 149%
Sugars 121.96g 488%
Dietary Fiber 79.51g 318%
Protein 127.68g 255%
Vitamin C 782.1mg 1304%
Vitamin A 5.6mg 186%
Iron 29.9mg 166%
Calcium 508.7mg 51%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 572.11 Kcal (2395 kJ)
Calories from fat 87.02 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 9.67g 68%
Cholesterol 21.82mg 33%
Sodium 240.92mg 46%
Potassium 666.68mg 65%
Total Carbs 97.35g 149%
Sugars 26.54g 488%
Dietary Fiber 17.31g 318%
Protein 27.79g 255%
Vitamin C 170.2mg 1304%
Vitamin A 1.2mg 186%
Iron 6.5mg 166%
Calcium 110.7mg 51%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
Find out how many calories should you eat.

Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 55.5
    Points
  • 65
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • high fiber

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium,
  • High in Sugar

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