Cheddar-Horseradish Burgers

Serves : 4

Comments: This recipe comes from Martha Stewart's "Everyday Food" magazine.

 

Ingredients:

  • 1 1/2 pounds ground beef chuck (80% lean)
  • 3 to 4 tablespoons bottled white horseradish
  • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
  • coarse salt
  • freshly ground pepper
  • vegetable oil, for grates
  • 4 slices cheddar cheese (about 1/2 ounce each)
  • 4 hamburger buns
  • toppings such as tomatoes, onions, ketchup, etc.

Instructions:

Heat grill to medium-high. In a medium bowl, place beef, horseradish, Worcestershire sauce, 1 teaspoon coarse salt, and 1/4 teaspoon pepper. Mix very gently with a fork to combine, being careful not to overwork meat (which would make burgers dense).

Gently form meat into 4 equal-size patties, 4 inches in diameter and 1 inch thick. With thumb, make a 1/2-inch-deep indentation in the center of each patty (this helps keep burgers flat during grilling).

Moisten a folded paper towel with oil; grasp with tongs and rub over grates. Season burgers with salt and pepper.

Grill 4 to 7 minutes per side for medium-rare, placing cheese on second side for last 3 to 4 minutes of cooking.

Serve on buns with desired toppings.