Garlic Butter Burger
- 12 tablespoons (1 1/2 sticks) unsalted butter, slightly softened
- 4 cloves garlic
- 1/2 small shallot, chopped
- 3 tablespoons chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley leaves
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 1 1/2 pounds ground chuck (80 percent lean) or ground turkey (90 percent lean)
- 1 1/2 tablespoons canola oil
- 4 hamburger buns, split
- Combine the butter, garlic, shallot, and parsley in a food processor and process until smooth; season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Scrape into a bowl, cover, and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
- The butter will keep in the refrigerator for up to 24 hours.
- Bring to room temperature before using.
- 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.
- Brush the buns with about 4 tablespoons of the butter, using roughly 1/2 tablespoon for each half.
- Cook the burgers, using the oil (see page 16) and brushing them every 30 seconds with the remaining garlic butter.
- Meanwhile, toast the buns (see page 15).
- Place the burgers on the bun bottoms, cover with the bun tops, and serve immediately.
unsalted butter, garlic, shallot, parsley, kosher salt, ground chuck, canola oil, buns
Taken from www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/garlic-butter-burger-375990 (may not work)