Chevre Stuffed Burgers, Grilled
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Cooking time: 30 minutes for menu Cooking schedule: see below for "menu" instructions |
Chevre Stuffed Burgers, Grilled Time: 25 minutes
12 oz ground beef (350 gr mince) or 16oz if that's what's available
3 slices chevre, 1/4" thick (.6cm) if from a small chevre, they should be perfect, a larger round may
have to be cut to fit
1 tbs olive oil
1/2 tsp dried basil
1/4 tsp garlic powder
2 tbs breadcrumbs
1 tbs red wine
2 tsp ketchup
2 tsp soy sauce
In medium bowl mix herbs, breadcrumbs, garlic, ketchup, soy sauce and wine. Add beef and mix well - hands work best. Divide in half. Shape one half into 3 patties. Put a slice of goat cheese on top of each patty. Divide remaining beef into thirds. Make each into a patty and place on top of cheese. Work edges to seal. Oil hinged basket. Place patties in basket and cook on barbecue grill over direct heat for 4 - 5 minutes per side. Or cook directly on barbecue grill. Or sauté in nonstick skillet for same amount of time. Remove and serve.
Note: If you still have goat cheese left, serve as a garnish for the burgers
Grilled Shallots Time: 30 minutes
5 - 6 shallots
1 tbs Balsamic Vinegar
2 tsp ketchup
1 tbs olive oil
Peel shallots, leave whole. Mix vinegar, ketchup and olive oil, add shallots and toss to coat. Cook on barbecue grill in any old metal pan that has been designated for barbecue use - stir frequently and cook about 25 minutes or until brown and done. OR put in 400F (200C) oven for 30 minutes or until done - stirring half way through cooking time.
French Potato Salad Time: 30 minutes
4 - 6 medium potatoes - depending on size
1 tbs snipped fresh chives
1 tbs snipped fresh tarragon
2 tbs olive oil - the good stuff
2 tbs tarragon white wine vinegar
1/4 beef stock
In a small bowl whisk olive oil, vinegar and stock. Add chives and tarragon and let sit to blend flavors while potatoes cook. Slice the potatoes for salad, put in a steamer basket over an inch of water and steam over medium heat for 15 minutes or until just done. Remove from heat, uncover and let steam escape a bit. Put potatoes into large bowl and immediately pour dressing over and stir gently. Let rest to absorb flavors, stirring gently occasionally, until cooled to room temperature. Serve.
Fresh Strawberries with Yogurt Sauce Time: 10 minutes
1 - 1 1/2 cups fresh strawberries
1 tbs powdered sugar (or regular if that is what you have)
Yogurt Dipping Sauce (see above)
Rinse strawberries. With your fingers, pull the stem end and leaves off. That's it, you're done. When ready to serve, put them into pretty, individual glass dishes, sprinkle with powdered sugar and put a dollop of Yogurt Sauce on top, and a whole mint leaf if you have one. Serve with the rest of the Yogurt Sauce for dipping.
Yogurt Dipping Sauce Time: 5 minutes
1/2 cup (4oz, 120ml) plain yogurt
1 tsp sugar
1 tsp snipped fresh mint leaves, 2 - 3 leaves, (spearmint)
Mix all ingredients and refrigerate until serving.
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Cooking Schedule: 30 minutes |
Mix herbs, etc for burgers |
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