Black Pepper Burger with Gorgonzola Aioli

20

Minutes Prep Time

25

Minutes Cook Time

4

Servings

INGREDIENTS

BURGERS

• 1 lb ground chuck

• Kosher salt & ground black pepper

• 2 tsp garlic powder

• ½ tsp onion powder

• ½ tsp paprika

• 2 tsp Worcestershire sauce

• 1 tbsp canola oil

GORGONZOLA AIOLI

• 1 green onion

• 1 clove garlic

• 1/8 c red wine vinegar

• 1/4 c olive oil

• 1/2 c mayonnaise

• 1/2 c Gorgonzola cheese

• Kosher Salt & Pepper

TOPPINGS

• 1 lb thick cut bacon, cook & crumbled

• 4 slices Swiss cheese

• Lettuce

• Tomato

• Onion

• 4 hamburger buns, toasted

INSTRUCTIONS

BURGER

1. Place ground beef and remaining ingredients, except the canola oil into a large mixing bowl. Mix by hand until just combined.

2. Form four equal size patties onto a parchment lined baking sheet tray. Coat each side with black pepper. Cover and rest at room temperature for 1 hour.

3. Preheat a cast iron skillet or pan on medium-high. Add canola oil when the pan is hot. 

4. Place patties into the oiled skillet and cook 4-5 minutes per side, or until an internal temperature of 155 degrees. Top the burgers with cheese about a minute before they are ready to remove. Remove and rest 3-5 minutes before serving.

5. Place burger on bottom bun and top with crumbled bacon. Spread aioli on top bun. Garnish with lettuce, onions, and tomatoes. Lean the top bun onto the burger.

6. Serve.

GORGONZOLA AIOLI

1. In the bowl of a food processor pulse together the green onion and garlic.

2. Add Gorgonzola cheese, pulse.

3. Add olive oil and vinegar, pulse.

4. Add mayonnaise, pulse.

5. Add salt and pepper to taste.