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Ingredients
- Spicy Scallion Paste:
- 4 scallions, thinly sliced
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 fresh hot chile, seeded and minced
- 1/2 teaspoon finely grated lemon zest
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- Burgers:
- 1 1/2 pounds ground beef
- Salt and freshly ground pepper
- 4 ounces Brie, rind removed, cheese cut into 4 slices
- Vegetable oil, for brushing
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- Tomato slices and lettuce, for serving
Preparation
Step 1
In a small bowl, combine the scallions with the garlic, chile, lemon zest and cayenne, mashing slightly with the back of a spoon. Stir in the olive oil and salt.
Light a grill. Season the ground beef with salt and pepper and form into eight 4-inch patties that are slightly thicker in the center. Top 4 of the patties with a slice of Brie and a scant tablespoon of the scallion paste. Top with the 4 remaining patties, pinching the edges to seal.
Brush the burgers with oil and grill over high heat, turning once or twice, about 8 minutes for medium-rare meat.
Meanwhile, mix the mayonnaise with the remaining scallion paste.
Grill the buns until toasted. Spread the mayonnaise on the bottoms of the buns and top with the burgers, tomatoes and lettuce. Close the burgers and serve.