White Zinfandel Soaked Yellow Raisin Burger With Macadamia Crust

Ingredients

  • 2 Pounds 80/20 chuck
  • 1 Tablespoon worcestershire
  • 1/2 Tablespoon garlic powder
  • 1 Teaspoon salt
  • 1 Teaspoon pepper
  • 6 brioche buns
  • 1 Cup plump yellow raisins
  • 1 Cup white zinfandel
  • 2 Cups finely chopped macadamia nuts
  • 6 slices sharp cheddar
  • 1 Tablespoon melted butter, for brushing on the buns
  • Fresh baby spinach
  • 3/4 Cup mayo
  • 1 Teaspoon cayenne
  • 1/2 Teaspoon hot sauce (high quality)

Instructions

  • 1. Place raisins in zinfandel and let soak for 30 minutes
  • 2.
  • Remove the raisins and place on papertowel to absorb some of the liquid
  • 3.
  • Crush the macadamia nuts and place in a plate
  • 4.
  • Mix the beef, worcestershire sauce, salt, pepper, raisins together.
  • 5. Form 6 patties and press the macadamia into both sides of the burger.
  • Pressing firmly.
  • 6.
  • Cook the burgers 5-6 minutes on each side, per 1/2 inch of thickness or until thermometer reads 160.
  • 7.
  • In the last minutes of cooking the burger, add the cheese to melt.
  • 8.
  • Slather buns with butter and grill 1-2 minutes until done
  • 9.
  • Mix the mayo, hot sauce and cayenne in small bowl
  • 10. Place bun on botton, fresh baby spinach , burger and top with spicy mayo
  • ENJOY