Grilled Burgers with Meyer Lemon Butter

A pat of the slightly tangy butter is tucked into the center of each beef patty. As the burger cooks, the butter melts, giving the meat an extra-tender texture and a hit of citrusy flavor. For step-by-step photos of this recipe, see our tips on how to stuff a burger.
Makes 4
July 2010
Grilled Burgers with Meyer Lemon Butter

Ingredients

  • 6 tablespoons (3/4 stick) butter, room temperature
  • 1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh tarragon
  • 1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh basil
  • 1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh Italian parsley
  • 1 teaspoon finely grated Meyer lemon peel or regular lemon peel
  • 1 teaspoon fresh Meyer lemon juice or regular lemon juice
  • 1 1/2 pounds ground beef (15% fat)
  • Vegetable oil (for brushing)
  • 4 sesame seed hamburger buns
  • 1 large tomato, thinly sliced crosswise
  • 1 bunch arugula
  • Ingredient Info

    Meyer lemons are a bit sweeter than regular lemons and have a slight floral notes. They're available at some supermarkets and farmers' markets.

Preparation

  • Mix butter, all herbs, lemon peel, and lemon juice in small bowl. Season with salt and pepper. Measure 1/3 cup herb butter; transfer to sheet of plastic wrap (reserve remaining butter in bowl for spreading on buns). Using plastic wrap as aid, form butter into 3-inch-long log; wrap plastic around to seal. Freeze until firm, about 30 minutes. Cut crosswise into 4 rounds. Flatten rounds into 2-inch-diameter disks.
  • Divide meat into 4 equal pieces. Using damp hands, form each piece into ball. Using thumb, make deep wide indentation in center of each ball. Press 1 lemon-butter round flatly into indentation, then press meat securely over butter to enclose. Flatten each burger into 3 1/2-inch-diameter patty, leaving butter rounds horizontally in center of each burger. DO AHEAD Herb butter and burgers can be made 6 hours ahead. Place burgers on baking sheet, cover with plastic wrap, and chill. Cover and chill herb butter in bowl; bring to room temperature before continuing.
  • Brush barbecue rack with oil. Prepare barbecue (high heat). Sprinkle both sides of burgers with salt and pepper. Spread remaining butter over cut sides of buns. Grill burgers until cooked through, 4 to 6 minutes per side. Grill buns until slightly charred, about 1 minute per side.
  • Place burgers on bun bottoms. Top with tomato slices and arugula leaves. Cover with bun tops and serve.
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    • Nutritional Information

      One serving contains the following:
      Calories (kcal) 698.3
      %Calories from Fat 50.9
      Fat (g) 39.5
      Saturated Fat (g) 17.3
      Cholesterol (mg) 149.1
      Carbohydrates (g) 45.8
      Dietary Fiber (g) 2.4
      Total Sugars (g) 0.9
      Net Carbs (g) 43.3
      Protein (g) 39.5
      Sodium (mg) 559.9


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    Caveman Porterhouse with Poblano Pan-Fry

    An homage to the prehistoric pitmasters: giant steaks cooked directly on hot coals. This method gives you a steak that's moist on the inside and pleasantly charred on the outside. Be sure to use hardwood lump charcoal (not briquettes) for this recipe. It will burn cleaner, hotter, and faster than traditional charcoal. For tips on cooking the steaks, see our how-to guide.
    4 servings
    July 2010
     

    Ingredients

    • Hardwood lump charcoal (not briquettes)
    • 4 1 1/4-inch-thick porterhouse steaks or New York strip steaks (each about 16 ounces)
    • Coarse sea salt
    • Coarsely cracked whole black peppercorns
    • 1/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil
    • 2 fresh poblano chiles, seeded, cut into 2x1/4-inch strips
    • 2 red bell peppers, cut into strips
    • 1 yellow bell pepper, cut into strips
    • 1 cup coarsely chopped fresh cilantro
    • 2 large shallots, thinly sliced

    Special Equipment

    • 12-inch-diameter cast-iron skillet
    • Kettle-style charcoal grill
    • Natural-bristle pastry brush
    • Ingredient Info

      Fresh poblano chiles (often called pasillas) are available at some supermarkets and at Latin markets.
    • Test-Kitchen Tip

      Hardwood lump charcoal is made from pure wood (with no additives or fillers). As the name suggests, this type of charcoal comes in irregularly shaped lumps, unlike the uniformly shaped charcoal briquettes. Look for hardwood lump charcoal at natural foods stores, grill shops, and online at sites such as kindlin.com and wickedgoodcharcoal.com.

    Preparation

    • Prepare barbecue (high heat) using hardwood lump charcoal. When charcoal is orange, spread out in even layer on lower grill rack. Use newspaper to fan excess ash from coals. Sprinkle steaks generously with coarse sea salt and cracked peppercorns. Arrange steaks in single layer directly atop hot embers and grill until cooked to desired doneness, 4 to 5 minutes per side for medium-rare. Using long tongs, transfer steaks to plate. Using natural-bristle brush, remove any embers and loose ash from steaks. Tent steaks with foil and let rest 10 minutes.
    • Add oil to 12-inch-diameter cast-iron skillet. Place skillet directly atop embers in grill. When oil begins to smoke, add chiles and all remaining ingredients to skillet. Sprinkle with salt and pepper; sauté until vegetables begin to brown, 2 to 5 minutes, depending on heat remaining from embers. Using oven mitts as aid, carefully lift skillet from barbecue. Season pan-fry with salt and pepper. Pour over steaks and serve.
    Hungry for More? If you have a question about this recipe, contact our Test Kitchen at askba@bonappetit.com. To see more recipes like this one, check out our favorite grilling recipes slideshow.
      • Nutritional Information

        One serving contains the following:
        Calories (kcal) 677.4
        %Calories from Fat 70.6
        Fat (g) 53.2
        Saturated Fat (g) 15.3
        Cholesterol (mg) 117.4
        Carbohydrates (g) 6.4
        Dietary Fiber (g) 1.8
        Total Sugars (g) 2.7
        Net Carbs (g) 4.6
        Protein (g) 41.4
        Sodium (mg) 116.4



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      Beautiful weather is here for the weekend. Don't forget our marinated tri tips are great to B.B.Q.  

      Enjoy the weekend!!!

       

       

       

      LEG OF LAMB
      Printed from COOKS.COM

      □   1 whole leg of lamb
      □   8-10 cloves garlic, peeled
      □   1 tsp. salt
      □   1 tsp. pepper
      □   1 1/2 heaping tbsp. oregano
      □   1/2 tsp. rosemary
      □   Juice of 1 lemon
      □   Olive oil
      □   Potatoes

      Rub entire leg of lamb with olive oil. Cut one inch slits throughout entire leg and insert garlic cloves. In a small bowl combine salt, pepper and oregano and insert small amounts of mixture in the slots along with the garlic. Place in large baking dish fat side up and drizzle with lemon juice. Add additional salt, pepper and oregano on the top of leg and sprinkle with rosemary.

      Peel potatoes and place around the leg. Add two cups of water in the base of dish. Place in preheated 325 degree oven and bake for 5-6 hours (oven temperatures may vary) until fat side is a crispy brown. Baste occasionally during baking. The juice is so well flavored that you may serve with lamb in a gravy boat. Just add a little water and heat.

       

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      Scott Meroney
      Meat Department Manager

      Scott has grown up with us. He began working at  Shone's Country Store as a courtesy clerk when he was 16. At 18 he moved on to the meat department at Glen Ellen Village Market while attending Sonoma State University. Upon his graduation with a major in business and finance, Scott became manager of the GEVM meat department. He has been meat department manager at Sonoma Market since 2006.

      Scott enjoys having an active job and the interaction with people. He likes the people he works for and with. His fellow employees are friends and his customers are great.

      Scott says he is not a gourmet cook, but likes to barbecue and he is more than happy to share his expertise with his customers. Another side to Scott not known by all, is his creative side. He plays bass in his band The Bodies, well-known in the Bay Area and beyond.