
For The Burgers: | |
1 pound ground beef 80/20 holds up best on the grill | |
1/4 cup finely diced shallot | |
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt | |
1/4 teaspoon black pepper | |
2 cups baby arugula | |
4 slices of white cheddar cheese I like Tillamook | |
4 kaiser rolls optional | |
For The Garlic Aioli: | |
1/4 cup high quality real mayonnaise | |
1 small garlic clove | |
1 tablespoon lemon juice | |
salt | |
pepper |
1. | To Make The Aioli: |
2. | Whisk together the mayonnaise, garlic and lemon juice. Season with a pinch of salt and pepper, to taste. |
3. | To Make The Burgers: |
4. | Mix together ground beef, shallots, salt and pepper, then form into four patties. Grill on the hot side of the grill, about 5 minutes. Be patient and don't move the patty around of press on it. Flip the burgers and top each one with a cheese slice. Continue to grill for about 3 more minutes, or until done. If desired, slice the kaiser rolls and toast them cut side down in the grill, for 30 seconds to one minute or until golden. |
5. | To Finish The Burgers: |
6. | Place burger patty on the bottom half of the bun, top with a handful of arugula, spread aioli on the cut half of the top bun and put on top of the burger. |
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