Gourmet Burgers with Sun-Dried Tomato

Total Time:Prep: 40 min. Grill: 10 min.

Recipe by Aaron Shields, Hamburg, New York

Tested by Taste of Home Test Kitchen

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Updated on Nov. 22, 2023

This recipe brings together many of the flavors my family enjoys, complete with a surprise in the center of each burger. You can use almost any cheese—Gorgonzola, feta, smoked Gouda, blue or another family favorite. —Aaron Shields, Hamburg, New York


Test Kitchen tips
  • Use a gentle hand when shaping the burgers. Overworking will make them less tender.
  • If the flavor of goat cheese is too strong for you, try provolone or fresh mozzarella.
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    Yield:8 servings
    Prep:40 min
    Cook:10 min
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    Ingredients

    • 1 jar (7 ounces) oil-packed sun-dried tomatoes
    • 3 medium onions, halved and thinly sliced
    • 3 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
    • 1/2 cup finely chopped red onion
    • 2 tablespoons dried basil
    • 2 teaspoons ground cumin
    • 2 teaspoons ground chipotle pepper
    • 1/2 teaspoon salt
    • 1/4 teaspoon pepper
    • 3 pounds lean ground beef (90% lean)
    • 1 cup crumbled goat cheese
    • 8 hamburger buns, split
    • Mixed salad greens, optional
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    Directions

    1. 1
      Drain tomatoes, reserving 1/3 cup oil; set aside. In a large skillet, saute sliced onions in 3 Tbsp. reserved oil until softened. Add vinegar. Reduce heat to medium-low; cook, stirring occasionally, until deep golden brown, 30-40 minutes.
    2. 2
      Meanwhile, chop sun-dried tomatoes and transfer to a large bowl. Add the red onion, seasonings and remaining 7 tsp. reserved oil. Crumble beef over mixture and mix lightly but thoroughly. Shape into 16 thin patties. Place 2 tablespoons goat cheese on the center of 8 patties. Top with remaining patties and press edges firmly to seal.
    3. 3
      Grill burgers, covered, over medium heat until a thermometer reads 160° and juices run clear, 5-7 minutes on each side.
    4. 4
      Place buns, cut side down, on grill until toasted, 1-2 minutes. Serve burgers on buns with onions, and mixed greens if desired.

    Nutrition Facts

    1 burger with 2 tablespoons onions: 596 calories, 32g fat (10g saturated fat), 123mg cholesterol, 588mg sodium, 36g carbohydrate (7g sugars, 5g fiber), 42g protein.
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