Gouda Cheeseburgers With Fennel-Onion Relish | Real Simple Recipes

By DrChef

Prep time: 30 minutes
Total time: 30 minutes

Ingredients

• 2 pounds medium sweet potatoes (about 4), peeled and cut into 1/2-inch wedges
• 3 tablespoons plus 1 teaspoon olive oil
• kosher salt and black pepper
• 1/2 small fennel bulb, cored and thinly sliced
• 1/2 small red onion, thinly sliced
• 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
• 1 1/4 pounds ground beef chuck
• 4 ounces Gouda, sliced
• 4 hamburger buns
• Arugula, for serving

Details

Servings 4
Adapted from realsimple.com

Preparation

Step 1

Heat oven to 450 F. On a rimmed baking sheet, toss the potatoes, 2 tablespoons of the oil, teaspoon salt, and teaspoon pepper. Roast, tossing once, until golden brown and tender, 22 to 25 minutes.

Meanwhile, in a medium bowl, toss the fennel, onion, lemon juice, 1 tablespoon of the oil, and teaspoon each salt and pepper; set aside.

Form the beef into four-inch-thick patties and season with teaspoon salt and teaspoon pepper. Heat the remaining teaspoon of oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook the patties for 3 to 4 minutes per side for medium-rare. During the last minute of cooking, top the burgers with the cheese and cook, covered.

Place the burgers on the buns with the fennel relish and arugula, if desired. Serve with the fries.