Cremini-Lamb Burger with Charred Scallions, Boursin, Pickles and Tomato
When it comes to your signature, juicy burgers, you may not think you can make a better burger. Think again! Recipe courtesy of the James Beard Foundation and chef Hugh Acheson.
Servings: 4 burgers
Calories: 576kcal
Ingredients
- 8 oz cremini mushrooms finely chopped
- 4 tablespoon unsalted butter
- 2 shallots peeled and minced
- 1 clove garlic peeled and minced
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh thyme
- 1 bunch scallions
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- Ground black pepper
- 1 lb ground lamb
- 1 tomato sliced
- 16 crinkle cut dill pickles
- 1 container Boursin cheese 5 oz
- 4 potato buns
Instructions
- Add 3 tbsp butter to a large sauté pan and place over medium-high heat. When the butter bubbles add the shallots and cook for 1 minute. Reduce heat to medium and add the garlic, mushrooms and fresh thyme. Cook for 10 minutes, stirring often. Season with ½ teaspoon salt. Transfer the mushroom mixture from pan to a large bowl and let cool.
- Clean the pan with paper towel and place over medium-high heat and add the olive oil. Add the scallions to the pan and char them for 4 minutes on each side. Remove the scallions, chop into ½ inch pieces and add them to the mushroom mixture.
- Place the ground lamb in a large bowl and season with remaining salt. Add the cooled mushroom mixture and mix well to thoroughly incorporate all components. Divide the mixture into 4 equal balls and form into patties about 5 inches in diameter and 1 inch thick. Refrigerate until ready to grill.
- Spread the remaining 1 tablespoon butter evenly on the buns and toast in a pan over medium heat until each side is a nice buttery brown. Remove and cool while burgers cook.
- On a hot grill cook the burgers for 3 minutes per side. When they're done, rest the burgers off the heat for 3 minutes. Top each bun with a burger, some Boursin then a slice of tomato and pickles.
Notes
- Blending mushrooms into your hamburger meat extends the meat to make more as well as adds flavor and texture.
Nutrition
Calories: 576kcal | Carbohydrates: 28g | Protein: 25g | Fat: 39g | Saturated Fat: 19g | Cholesterol: 113mg | Sodium: 1118mg | Potassium: 711mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 775IU | Vitamin C: 9.6mg | Calcium: 133mg | Iron: 4.1mg
