Hamburgers with gorgonzola cheese
4 servings
Ingredients
| Quantity | Ingredient | |
|---|---|---|
| 1½ | pounds | Lean ground beef |
| ¼ | pounds | Gorgonzola or blue cheese |
| 2 | tablespoons | Butter |
| 2 | tablespoons | Cognac |
| ¼ | pounds | Mushrooms, sliced thin |
| ½ | teaspoon | Garlic, minced |
| 2 | tablespoons | Parsley, chopped |
Directions
1. Place the beefm in a bowl. Add the cheese and blend well. Divide the mixture into 4 portions and shape into a flat patty, about 1-in.
thick or slightly less. 2. Heat a skillet, preferably of cast iron.
Do not add fat. When the skillet is very hot, add the patties and cook over moderately high heat 3-4 min. or until well browned on one side. Turn and continue cooking about 1-2 min. 3. Meanwhile, heat the butter in a separate skillet and add the mushrooms and garlic. Cook, tossing and stirring, about 2 min. or until golden brown. 4. Add the cognac to the patties and ignite it. Cook until the flame dies.
Transfer the patties to a warm serving dish or plates. 5. Spoon the mushroom mixture over the patties and sprinkle with the chopped parsley.
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