Smoked Gouda Burgers with Horseradish Butter

By á-178825

Also has grilled onions & arugula. 4 servings.

Ingredients

• 4 T unsalted butter, softened
• 2 T prepared horseradish
• 2 t finely minced garlic
• 1 t fresh lemon juice
• 1 t salt, divided
• 1 lb 80% lean ground chuck
• 3 T dry red wine
• 1/2 t freshly ground black pepper, divided
• Cooking spray
• 4 (3/4 oz) slices smoked Gouda cheese
• 4 (1/4 in. thick) red onion slices
• 4 potato rolls, split horizontally
• 8 thin tomato slices
• 3/4 c baby arugula

Preparation

Step 1

Combine first 4 ingredients & 1/4 t salt in the bowl of mini food processor; process until smooth.

Combine ground beef & red wine in medium bowl; mix gently. Divide mixture into 4 equal portions; gently shape each portion into a 1\2 in thick patty. Sprinkle patties evenly with 1/2 t salt & 1/4 t black pepper.

Heat grill over medium high heat.; coat with cooking spray. Place patties on grill, seasoned sides down & sprinkle with remaining 1/4 t each salt & pepper. Grill 3 minutes; flip patties & grill 4 more minutes or until desired degree of doneness. Top each patty with 1 slice cheese during last 30 seconds of cooking. Remove burgers from grill; cover loosely with foil. Grill onion slices 3 minutes on each side until softened & lightly charred.

Spread 3 T horseradish butter evenly over cut sides of rolls; grill, cut sides down, 1 minute until lightly toasted. Remove rolls from grill & spread remaining horseradish butter over roll bottoms; top with tomato slices, patties, onion slices, arugula & bun tops.