Li'l Woody's Farmers Market Burger

Seasoned beef patties are topped with goat cheese, heirloom tomatoes, and arugula in these farmers market burgers bursting with meaty flavor.

• Preparation Time: 35 mins
• Cooking Time: 8 mins
• Total Time: 43 mins
• Calories: 1109 Calories

Ingredients

• 2 teaspoons white sugar
• 2 egg yolks
• 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
• salt and ground black pepper to taste
• 2 teaspoons dried thyme
• 1 ounce dried porcini mushrooms
• 2 teaspoons garlic powder
• 2 pounds ground beef
• 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
• 1 teaspoon finely chopped garlic
• 3 cups arugula
• 6 brioche buns, halved
• 1 teaspoon finely chopped fresh dill
• 1 pound red onions, sliced into half moons
• 9 ounces crumbled goat cheese (chevre)
• 12 slices heirloom tomatoes
• 0.25 cup olive oil
• 0.5 lemon, juiced
• 0.5 cup red wine vinegar
• 0.75 cup canola oil
• 0.66666668653488 cup sea salt

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat an outdoor grill for medium heat and lightly oil the grate.

Step 2

Combine sea salt, porcini mushrooms, thyme, garlic powder, 1 teaspoon black pepper, and red pepper flakes in a food processor; blend until thoroughly mixed. Pour seasoning mixture into a bowl.

Step 3

Combine egg yolks, lemon juice, garlic, and dill in the food processor; blend, pouring in canola oil and olive oil in a steady stream until aioli is thick and smooth.

Step 4

Combine sliced onions, red wine vinegar, sugar, salt, and pepper in an airtight container. Let marinate, at least 15 minutes.

Step 5

Spread buns on grill and toast until golden, 30 seconds to 1 minute. Transfer to a serving platter. Spread some aioli over each half.

Step 6

Shape ground beef into 6 large patties. Sprinkle seasoning mixture generously over both sides.

Step 7

Increase grill heat to high. Grill patties until browned and an instant-read thermometer inserted into the center reads 160 degrees F (71 degrees C), about 4 minutes per side.

Step 8

Place 1 cooked patty on the bottom of each toasted bun. Top each with 3 tablespoons goat cheese, 2 tomato slices, 1 heaping tablespoon pickled red onions, and 1/2 cup arugula. Cover with top half of the bun.