Time to up your burger game with this Fancy Beef Burger. This is a no bun approach to a timeless classic. Topped with fresh mozzarella, caramelized onions and a drizzle of balsamic reduction. Delicious!
This burger is just delicious. I don’t often have burgers, but when I do, they have to be good, so trust me, it is good! This burger happens to be missing it’s bun. Honestly, I thought it was fine on it’s own as it is pretty substantial. However, if you are missing the bread, use a bread bun. Extra filling!
Notes About The Burgers
- You could easily make these burgers 1/2 the size I have if you prefer them smaller. They are basically quarter pounders. So, big. Since they were only served with spinach and veggie toppings, we made them quite big today.
- I chose not to serve these on a bun, but you could add one if you prefer.
- For the best burgers, use 100% ground beef. It can tend to be a bit more expensive, but worth it.
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Fancy Beef Burger
Ingredients
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 red pepper very finely diced
- 1 onion very finely diced
- Small bunch of fresh chopped parsley
- 2 eggs
- 1/2 Cup bread crumbs very fine
- 3 Tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
- 2 Cloves garlic crushed
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Olive oil for cooking
For the garnish:
- 1 Onion caramelized * (see note at bottom)
- Bunch of fresh spinach
- 4 slices mozzarella fresh
- 1 Tomato thinly sliced
- Balsamic reduction
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine all of the ingredients (excluding the garnish ingredients) and mix well. Divide meat into 4 equal portions and start forming them into patties. I do this by using two hands and putting the meat on a sheet of wax paper. I flatten it to about 1 inch thick. Repeat this for remaining burgers. Tightly wrap and refrigerate for at least 1/2 hour before cooking. I do this so the meat stays together better while cooking.
- Heat a large skillet over medium to high heat and add a little olive oil to the pan. Add the burgers and cook each side for about 6 minutes. Gently flatten the meat while it is cooking. I like my burgers well done, so if you prefer it less done, don’t cook it as long.
- Transfer to serving plates and top with tomato, fresh mozzarella and caramelized onions. Add the spinach on the side and drizzle over a little of the balsamic reduction. A great mid week supper that is sure to satisfy.
- *Note: To caramelize the onions, heat a medium skillet set over a medium heat. Add olive oil and sliced onions. Cook for about 5-8 minutes until browned. Turn heat to low and continue cooking until onion are completely soft and browned. This will probably take a further 10-15 minutes. Remove from heat.
*A note on times provided: appliances vary, any prep and/or cook times provided are estimates only.
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