Melt In The Middle Mozzarella Beef Burgers Recipes

MELT-IN-THE-MIDDLE MOZZARELLA BEEF BURGERS

Steps:

• Heat a glug of oil in a large frying pan and add the onion. Fry for 5 minutes until starting to soften, then add the garlic. Fry for a further 2-3 minutes, then remove from the frying pan to a plate and leave to cool completely.
• In a large mixing bowl, mix the beef, cooled onion and garlic, egg, mustard, cayenne and breadcrumbs. Season with salt and pepper, then divide the mixture into 4.
• Shape each portion into a large patty, place a quarter piece of mozzarella in the centre of each, then form the mix carefully around the mozzarella to encase it fully in a burger shape. Put the burgers on a plate, cover with cling film and chill for 30 minutes. Heat the oven to 200°C/180°C fan/gas 6.
• Heat a large frying pan with a little oil. When the oil is almost smoking, add the burgers. Fry for 4-5 minutes on each side until the burgers are coloured, then put them in a baking tray. Transfer to the oven and cook for 10 minutes until the beef has cooked through and the mozzarella has melted (test by piercing one carefully with a sharp knife). Leave to rest for 5 minutes, then serve in buns with your choice of toppings and sides.

MOLTEN CHEESE-STUFFED BURGERS

Steps:

• Heat the oil in a frying pan over a medium heat and fry the onion with a good pinch of salt for 15 mins until soft and translucent. Add the pancetta and cook for 5 mins more, then add the garlic and thyme, and cook for 2 mins. Remove from the heat and leave to cool for 15 mins.
• Tip the mince into a large bowl. Massage with your hands for 5 mins to tenderise the meat, then add the cooled onion mix, the breadcrumbs and egg yolk. Season generously. Divide evenly into four, weighing for accuracy, if you like. Mix the cheddar and mozzarella together. Form the beef portions into patties, patting each into a 10cm round. Divide the cheese mixture into four, and, in your hands, form each portion into a firm ball, then press into a roughly 4cm disc. Working one at a time, put a cheese disc into the centre of a beef patty, then bring the meat around the cheese to cover. Lightly pat with the palm of your hand to flatten slightly, then chill, covered, for at least 30 mins or up to 48 hrs.
• Make the sauce by whizzing the mayonnaise, mustard and herbs together in a small food processor. Stir through the gherkins, then cover and chill until ready to use.
• Light the barbecue. When the flames have died down, grill the burgers on each side for 4-5 mins until charred (if you don't have a barbecue, see tip, below). Wrap individually in foil and leave on the barbecue for 5-7 mins so the cheese centre melts.
• Grill the buns, cut-side down, for 1-2 mins until toasted. Spread all the cut sides with the sauce, then fill with the beef patties, lettuce, tomatoes and crispy onions.

MOZZARELLA-BEEF BURGERS

Steps:

• Preheat grill to medium-high heat.
• Mix meat, cheese, bread crumbs and 2 tablespoons of the barbecue sauce.
• Shape into four patties.
• Place patties on grill; cover grill with lid.
• Grill 4 to 6 minute on each side or until burgers are cooked through (160°F), brushing with remaining 2 tablespoons barbecue sauce during last 2 minute of grilling time.
• Fill buns with burgers and lettuce, if desired.
• For more flavor, try adding 2 tablespoons KRAFT 100% Grated Parmesan Cheese and 1/4 teaspoons Italian seasoning to the meat mixture.
• Serve with pickles, if desired.