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Prep Time: 30 Minutes Cook Time: 15 Minutes |
Ready In: 45 Minutes Servings: 24 |
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Almost too good to be called a burger! Ingredients:
500 ml cabernet sauvignon wine |
1/4 cup shallot (minced) |
4 tablespoons unsalted butter, room temperature |
1 1/2 teaspoons honey (local, wildflower) |
1 tablespoon fresh rosemary (minced) |
1 lb ground turkey breast or 1 lb lean ground beef |
1 teaspoon coarse sea salt |
1/2 teaspoon coarse black pepper |
1 1/2 teaspoons fresh basil, minced |
1/2 cup sharp cheddar cheese, shredded |
4 focaccia rolls (see focaccia buns) or 4 pieces similar bread |
1 tomato, sliced thick |
3 cups spinach |
condiments |
Directions:
1. Boil wine and shallots in saucepan over medium heat 20 minutes, until reduced to about 3/4 cup. Add 1 tablespoon and honey.
2. Blend well & remove from heat.
3. Mix remaining butter with rosemary & set aside.
4. Heat grill.
5. Mix meat, salt, pepper, basil and 1/4 cup wine mixture in large bowl. Shape into 4 patties.
6. Grill burgers 3-5 minutes, flip, and add wine mixture. Grill burgers until cooked through. (Flip & brush frequently while grilling).
7. Sprinkle with cheddar after last flip, and leave on grill until cheese melts.
8. Spread face buns with butter mixture & grill to toast.
9. Place patties on buns & top with tomato slices, spinach, and desired condiments.
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