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Beef and Gorgonzola Burgers

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Spruce up some purchased pasta salad with drained marinated artichoke hearts and marinated mushrooms for a hearty side dish. For dessert, spoon raspberries and sliced peaches over vanilla frozen yogurt.

Recipe information

  • Yield

    2 Servings; can be doubled

Ingredients

12 ounces lean ground chuck
2 ounces Gorgonzola cheese or other blue cheese
Vegetable oil
4 1/2-inch-thick slices country-style white bread
2 large tomato slices
4 thin slices red onion
1/2 bunch arugula

Preparation

  1. Step 1

    Form beef into four 3-inch-diameter patties. Form cheese into two 1 1/2-inch rounds; place cheese atop two beef patties. Top each with another beef patty, sealing at edges. Season with pepper.

    Step 2

    Prepare barbecue (medium-high heat) or preheat broiler. Brush barbecue rack with vegetable oil. Grill burgers until charred outside but still juicy, about 3 minutes per side. Grill bread slices until lightly toasted, about 1 minute per side. Place each burger on 1 bread slice. Top with tomato, onion, arugula and another bread slice and serve.

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