Bruschetta Burger Brioche

Ingredients

  • 1 pound fresh tomatoes, diced small ( cherry, grape, cherub, Roma, or sweetest seasonal tomato variety available)
  • 1 small red onion. Diced (1/2 Cup)
  • 8-12 fresh basil leaves. Chiffonade
  • 1 large clove fresh garlic, minced
  • 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 3 Pounds ground beef. Preferably grass-fed organic 80/20% ratio. Divided into 1/2 pound patties 4 inches wide 1/2 inch thick
  • 3/4 tablespoon salt
  • 3/4 tablespoon fresh ground black pepper
  • 1/2 Cup prepared mayonaise
  • 1/4 Cup grated parmesan cheese
  • 3 tablespoon heavy cream
  • 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • 8-12 ounces fresh arugula washed and dry
  • 6 ounces fresh goat cheese
  • 6 brioche hamburger buns, sliced

Instructions

  • Combine tomato, onion, basil, garlic, pepper, and salt. Set aside (chilled)
  • Blend
  • mayonaise, parmesan, mustard, and garlic. Add cream until well mixed. Set aside chilled.
  • Prepare grill to 450 degrees
  • Season beef with salt and pepper
  • Grill approximately 6 minutes, flip. Cook another 6-8 minutes or until internal temperature is at least 145 degreees for medium doneness.
  • .Spread 1 ounce goat cheese on each patty.
  • Remove from grill and keep warm until ready to serve.
  • Warm sliced buns on grill until toasted
  • To serve:
  • Place approximately 1 ounce of arugula on bottom bun. Top with hot beef patty.
  • Top with 1/6 of the tomato mixture.
  • Smear 2 ounces of garlic- parmesan aioli onto top bun and top burger.
  • Serve immediately with Sutter Home Pinot Nior.