Arthur Avenue Burger
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic, finely chopped
- 1/4 teaspoon red chile flakes
- 3/4 cup ketchup
- 2 teaspoons finely chopped fresh oregano leaves
- 2 teaspoons red wine vinegar
- 2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh basil leaves
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 3/4 cup grated Fontina cheese
- 2 teaspoons all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 pounds ground chuck (80 percent lean) or ground turkey (90 percent lean)
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 1 1/2 tablespoons canola oil
- 4 ciabatta rolls or sesame seed hamburger buns, split; toasted (see page 15), if desired
- 1 handful of baby arugula leaves
- To make the ketchup, heat the oil in a small nonreactive saucepan over medium heat.
- Add the garlic and chile flakes and cook for 1 minute.
- Add the ketchup and oregano and cook for 2 minutes.
- Remove from the heat and stir in the vinegar and basil and season with salt and pepper.
- Transfer to a bowl and let cool to room temperature or cover and refrigerate for up to 1 day.
- Bring to room temperature before serving.
- To make the fricos, combine the cheese and flour in a bowl.
- Heat an 8-inch nonstick pan over medium-high heat.
- Add 3 tablespoons of the cheese mixture and cook until light brown on the bottom.
- Turn over with a heat-proof silicone spatula and continue cooking for another 10 to 15 seconds.
- Remove to a plate to cool.
- Wipe out the pan with a paper towel and repeat to make 3 more fricos.
- Divide the meat into 4 equal portions (about 6 ounces each).
- Form each portion loosely into a 3/4-inch-thick burger and make a deep depression in the center with your thumb.
- Season both sides of each burger with salt and pepper.
- Cook the burgers, using the oil (see page 16).
- Place the burgers on the bun bottoms.
- Add some of the arugula to each burger, top with the fricos, and then add a dollop of the ketchup.
- Top with the bun tops and serve immediately.
olive oil, garlic, red chile flakes, ketchup, oregano, red wine vinegar, fresh basil, kosher salt, cheese, flour, ground chuck, kosher salt, canola oil, ciabatta rolls, handful of baby arugula leaves
Taken from www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/arthur-avenue-burger-375978 (may not work)