Receta Smoked Paprika & Cheddar Burgers (VIDEO RECIPE)
Smoked Paprika and Cheddar Burgers
I have to admit that I am mostly a burger purist. I do not like a burger with a lot of filler like bread or cracker crumbs. I’ve always preferred a simply seasoned, lean, grilled, pure beef burger that leaves the natural flavor of the beef front and center. I like to vary the condiments and toppings to that natural burger to create different flavor combinations in my burgers.
In this case, however, I did not regret a little experimentation with the seasonings and flavors in this burger. It was in a word, outstanding. I’ve added grated cheddar to burger meat before but in this case I cut the cheddar into small 1 cm cubes and I like that method much better as the cheese forms little melted pockets that you bite into. The smoked paprika, roasted garlic and toasted sesame oil add a fantastic smokey deliciousness to this cast iron cooked and crusted burger. I have shown it here with basic condiments and a couple of slices of red onion. This burger is so full of flavor that it doesn’t need a lot of toppings but it is also very good with tomato and bacon.
Check out the new video for this recipe in cooperation with CBC Newfoundland and Labrador.
Smoked Paprika & Cheddar Burgers
Thick and juicy cheddar burgers with the complimentary flavors of smoked paprika, roasted garlic and little pockets of melting cheese cooked right inside.
Ingredients
- 6 ounces lean ground beef
- 1 1/2 ounces old cheddar, cut in 1 cm cubes
- pinch kosher salt
- 1/8 tsp black pepper
- 1/4 tsp toasted sesame oil
- 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
- 1 clove roasted garlic, mashed into a paste
- 2 tsp hot sauce (optional)
Instructions
Note: This recipe is written for a single burger so that you can multiply it for as many people as you need to serve.
Mix all of the ingredients together well.
Form into patties and grill over medium high heat or cook in a hot, lightly oiled cast iron pan until well done (internal temperature with a meat thermometer should read 160 degrees F or higher. Serve on toasted crusty rolls.)
Notes
The total prep time noted includes time needed for roasting the garlic.
2.5
http://www.rockrecipes.com/smoked-paprika-cheddar-burgers/
Originally Published March 9, 2011.