Truffled Arugula Beef Burgers

Indulge in juicy beef patties with a hint of lemon, topped with melted pecorino and served alongside a refreshing arugula salad. This burger is a gourmet delight!

Ingredients

1	pound ground sirloin
	zest from one lemon
1	teaspoon kosher salt
2	teaspoons ground black pepper
1	tablespoon olive oil - plus additional for the burgers
1	tablespoon honey
2	tablespoons sherry vinegar
1	teaspoon white truffle oil
	salt and pepper
4	cups arugula
4	slices of a perfect tomato (see note at bottom)
	sliced fresh pecorino - make sure you get the soft fresh kind not the hard aged kind
4	soft buns or rolls - I found pan de leche at my store, a brioche or challah roll would be nice too

Instructions

• 1. Preheat the grill to medium-high heat.
  2. Prepare the beef patties by combining ground sirloin, lemon zest, kosher salt, and black pepper in a bowl. Gently mix the ingredients and shape into 4 patties. Make a slight indentation in the center of each patty for even cooking. Brush each patty with olive oil and set aside.
  3. Create the arugula salad dressing by whisking together olive oil, sherry vinegar, honey, white truffle oil, salt, and pepper. Taste and adjust seasoning as needed. Toss the arugula leaves in the dressing. Note: This salad is delightful on its own.
  4. Grill the beef patties to your desired doneness, ensuring even cooking. For extra flavor, top each patty with sliced fresh pecorino during the last flip to melt the cheese. Quickly toast the buns on the cooler part of the grill.
  5. Assemble the burgers by layering the bottom bun, cheesy patty, sliced tomato, arugula salad, and the top bun. Serve and savor this gourmet burger, complemented perfectly with a glass of Brunello wine.
  6. Gardening Tip: The pictured tomato variety is a sweet tangerine tomato, an exceptional heirloom hybrid from Burpee. Consider growing these flavorful tomatoes in your garden for a delightful culinary experience.

Jul 18, 2024