Tapenade-Filled Burgers
Juicy beef burgers with a savory olive tapenade filling, served on toasted buns with fresh toppings. These gourmet burgers feature a flavorful surprise center that elevates them above ordinary hamburgers.
Ingredients
- •2¼ pound lean ground beef chuck
- •9 tablespoons black or green olive tapenade
- •¾ teaspoon salt
- •1 teaspoon black pepper
- •6 pieces hamburger buns or kaiser rolls
- •1 serving burger accompaniments
Cooking Instructions
- 1.
Divide beef into 6 portions. Divide 1 portion in half, then flatten 1 half into a 4-inch patty and form a 1/4-inch rim around patty. Spread 1 1/2 tablespoons of tapenade onto patty within rim. Flatten remaining half into a 4-inch patty, then lay on top of tapenade-covered half and pinch edges together to seal. Pat side to form a straight-sided edge and transfer to a large tray. Make 5 more tapenade patties in same manner and transfer to tray, then refrigerate patties, covered, until ready to grill.
15 min
- 2.
Prepare grill for cooking over direct heat with medium-hot charcoal (moderately high heat for gas); see "Grilling Procedure".
10 min
- 3.
Sprinkle patties on both sides with salt and pepper. Lightly oil grill rack, then grill patties (covered only if using a gas grill), turning over once, 3 minutes total for medium-rare. (Burgers will continue to cook slightly after being removed from grill.)
3 min
- 4.
Spread mayonnaise and mustard on buns, then assemble burgers with onion, pickles, and romaine.
5 min
