Black Forest Inspired Freiburgers
Ingredients
- Blue Cheese Spread:
- 2 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 2 – 1/2 ounces blue cheese, softened
- 3 tablespoons butter, softened
- 1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves, chopped
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- Whole Grain Mayo Sauce:
- 3 tablespoons mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon whole grain mustard
- 1 teaspoon prepared horseradish
- 1 medium size garlic clove, crushed
- Patties:
- 2 Pounds ground beef
- 2 Teaspoons kosher salt
- 1/2 teaspoon coarsely ground black pepper
- 4 tablespoons grated red onion
- 4 Teaspoons cocoa powder
- 2 Teaspoons caraway seed
- 6 tablespoons sour cherry jam or cherry preserves
- 1 tablespoon cooking oil for greasing the grill
- To Serve:
- 6 pretzel buns
- 3 tablespoons butter, softened
- 2 Cups baby arugula, loosely packed
Instructions
- Prepare a charcoal or gas grill and heat to medium high (approximately 400 degrees).
- Place all of the blue cheese spread ingredients into the bowl of a mini food processor and process for 5 Đ 10 seconds or until mixture is well incorporated and smooth. Set aside and keep cool until ready to use.
- In a small bowl, combine all of the whole grain mayo ingredients and stir well. Cover and keep cool until ready to use.
- Place all of the patty ingredients into a large bowl, being careful not to overwork the meat, mix well to incorporate all the ingredients. Divide into 6 equal portions, form each portion into a ball, then flatten until they are the size of the bun.
- Oil the grill grate with a paper towel that has been folded and coated with the cooking oil and pinched between tongs.
- Place the patties onto the grill and cook for approximately 4 minutes, flip, then top each patty with a tablespoon of the cherry jam or preserves. Cook an additional 4 minutes or until the internal temperature reaches approximately 130 degrees for medium rare to medium.
- Remove the patties from the grill, place on a plate and tent with foil to keep warm until ready to use.
- Butter the inside of the buns with the softened butter. Place the buns on the hot grill, buttered sides down. Toast the buns for approximately 30 seconds to 1 minute or until they are warm and lightly toasted with light grill marks.
- Spread bun bottoms with the blue cheese spread and top halves with mayo. Top bottoms of the buns with a hamburger patty, arugula, and the top half of the bun.
- Serve immediately.