Try this burger for something fun and different. You can grill, bake or cook it on top of the stove with a skillet or grill pan. The tumeric will give the burger a slight yellow color, plus it offers important health benefits especially for meats that are grilled. Read more about these health benefits Health benefits.
Serves 4
Prep time: 15 minutes
Total time: 40 minutes
Ingredients:
1 pound ground chuck
1 pound ground sirloin
½ teaspoon turmeric
½ teaspoon cumin
½ teaspoon cinnamon
¼ cup white wine
1 cup raisins
1 large onion, peeled, quartered and sliced
1 tablespoon butter
Salt and pepper to taste
4 sesame seed buns, toasted
4 tablespoon French dressing
Optional toppings: sliced onions, lettuce, tomatoes
Instructions:
Mix together ground meat and salt and pepper to taste. Heat butter in skillet and add onions and raisins and sauté until onions are tender. Add spices and heat to release flavors. Add wine and continue to cook on medium heat until the wine has reduced. Remove from heat and allow to cool. Divide meat and form into eight disks. Top 4 of the disks with onion mixture spreading evenly over each disk. Top each of the disks with one remaining disk and press into 1 inch thick patty, pinching edges together to seal. Place burger on grill and sear for 3 minutes on each side. Continue to cook until desired doneness. Spread French dressing on top of bottom buns and top with burgers and desired toppings. Add top bun and serve right away.
Terri’s Tips:
If you prefer your burger well done use ground beef that is at least 15% fat, 20% is even better
Add your favorite cheese to top of burger during last 5 minutes of grilling
See grilling tips for helpful grilling ideas
For best results, make your own French dressing by mixing 1/2 cup red wine vinegar, 3 cloves fresh garlic, peeled and minced, 1/2 cup olive oil, 1 1/2 cup ketchup, 2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce and 1/2 teaspoon fresh minced thyme
Cooking Wiser:
For juicier burgers ground chuck is the best choice but you can reduce the fat by using a leaner meat such as ground round or turkey
Save time by using a bottled French dressing, but you will compromise the flavor and most prepared dressings have added sugar