Description
Add new flavour to add to your burger repertoire. Ladies & Gentlemen, I give you the Smoked Gouda Burger with Tomato Compote & Pecan Mayo, because WOW!
Ingredients
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Smoked Gouda Burgers
- 2 pounds lean ground beef
- 1 1/2 cups smoked gouda, grated
- 2 tablespoons strong espresso
- 1/4 cup parsley, chopped
- salt & pepper to taste
Pecan Mayo
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1/3 cup pecan pieces
Tomato Compote
- 1 1/2 cups cherry tomatoes
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
Instructions
- ***Smoked Gouda Burgers*** Combine all ingredients in a bowl and mix well, using hands or spatula. Divide meat into evenly sized meatballs then shape into patties. Place patties on a tray or sheet pan, and chill for a minimum of 20 minutes (or as long as overnight).
- Heat grill or barbecue to about 350°F. Coat patties well with non-stick spray before placing them on the grill. With this high a fat content in your burgers, you will get flare-ups, so be sure you mind your grill well while cooking. Char well before your first quarter turn for good grill marks. When done to your liking, remove from heat and rest 3 – 5 minutes for best results.
- Pecan Mayo: Roast pecans in a 350°F oven until evenly coloured. Reserve to cool. When cool combine mayo and pecans in the food processor and blend until mostly smooth. It’s good to have a few chunky bits in this mayo. (You can prep this days ahead if needed, it just gets better as it sits in the fridge, looking tempting.)
- Tomato Compote: Add the tomatoes and remaining ingredients to a small pot. Bring to a boil then simmer on low to reduce the resulting liquid by about two-thirds, until you have a jam-like consistency. (About 20 to 25 minutes.) Stir occasionally, especially as it begins to thicken to prevent scorching. Cool and reserve until needed.
Notes
If you’re stacking raw meat patties, use a layer of plastic wrap, wax paper, or parchment between each layer to prevent them from sticking.
- Prep Time: 40 mins
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Category: Burger
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: North American