Grilled Burgers with Meyer Lemon Butter

Health score
23%
Grilled Burgers with Meyer Lemon Butter
45 min.
4
846kcal

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If you're looking for a delicious and satisfying meal that brings together rich flavors and a touch of gourmet elegance, look no further than these Grilled Burgers with Meyer Lemon Butter. Perfect for any occasion—whether it's a casual lunch on a sunny afternoon or an impressive dinner gathering—these burgers are sure to please a crowd.

The star of this recipe is the delightful Meyer lemon butter, infused with fragrant herbs like basil and tarragon, which adds a zesty brightness to the hearty beef patties. Each bite reveals a burst of flavor as the buttery goodness melts into the juicy ground beef, creating an unforgettable taste experience that’s both comforting and sophisticated.

What sets these burgers apart is not just the luscious butter but also the freshness of the toppings, including crisp arugula and succulent tomato slices, which provide a delightful contrast to the savory meat. Served on toasted sesame seed buns, these burgers not only look fantastic but also offer a perfect bite every time.

In just 45 minutes, you can whip up this delightful dish that packs a calorie-conscious punch. Make sure to impress your family and friends with this culinary delight that balances richness with refreshing notes of citrus. Get ready to fire up the grill and savor every moment of this tasty endeavor!

Ingredients

  • bunch arugula 
  • tablespoons butter room temperature ()
  • tablespoon basil fresh finely chopped
  • tablespoon tarragon fresh finely chopped
  • 1.5 pounds ground beef 15% ( fat)
  • teaspoon meyer lemon juice fresh
  • teaspoon lemon zest finely grated
  • tablespoon parsley fresh italian finely chopped
  •  hotdog buns 
  • large tomatoes thinly sliced
  • servings vegetable oil (for brushing)

Equipment

  • bowl
  • baking sheet
  • plastic wrap
  • grill

Directions

  1. Mix butter, all herbs, lemon peel, andlemon juice in small bowl. Season with saltand pepper. Measure 1/3 cup herb butter;transfer to sheet of plastic wrap (reserveremaining butter in bowl for spreadingon buns). Using plastic wrap as aid, formbutter into 3-inch-long log; wrap plasticaround to seal. Freeze until firm, about30 minutes.
  2. Cut crosswise into 4 rounds.Flatten rounds into 2-inch-diameter disks.
  3. Divide meat into 4 equal pieces. Usingdamp hands, form each piece into ball.Using thumb, make deep wide indentationin center of each ball. Press 1 lemon-butterround flatly into indentation, then pressmeat securely over butter to enclose.Flatten each burger into 31/2-inch-diameterpatty, leaving butter rounds horizontally incenter of each burger. DO AHEAD: Herb butterand burgers can be made 6 hours ahead.
  4. Place burgers on baking sheet, cover withplastic wrap, and chill. Cover and chill herbbutter in bowl; bring to room temperaturebefore continuing.
  5. Brush barbecue rack with oil. Preparebarbecue (high heat).
  6. Sprinkle both sidesof burgers with salt and pepper.
  7. Spreadremaining butter over cut sides of buns.Grill burgers until cooked through, 4 to 6minutes per side. Grill buns until slightlycharred, about 1 minute per side.
  8. Place burgers on bun bottoms. Top withtomato slices and arugula leaves. Coverwith bun tops and serve.

Nutrition Facts

Calories846kcal
Protein16.61%
Fat71.44%
Carbs11.95%

Properties

Glycemic Index
94.88
Glycemic Load
13.94
Inflammation Score
-8
Nutrition Score
28.481304764748%

Flavonoids

Eriodictyol
0.32mg
Hesperetin
0.52mg
Naringenin
0.33mg
Apigenin
2.15mg
Luteolin
0.03mg
Isorhamnetin
1.21mg
Kaempferol
9.91mg
Myricetin
0.21mg
Quercetin
2.52mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:846.47kcal
42.32%
Fat:67.13g
103.28%
Saturated Fat:26.41g
165.07%
Carbohydrates:25.26g
8.42%
Net Carbohydrates:23.29g
8.47%
Sugar:4.95g
5.51%
Cholesterol:165.92mg
55.31%
Sodium:470.55mg
20.46%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:35.13g
70.26%
Vitamin K:85.18µg
81.12%
Vitamin B12:3.76µg
62.68%
Selenium:37.46µg
53.51%
Zinc:7.73mg
51.56%
Vitamin B3:9.51mg
47.54%
Vitamin A:1759.06IU
35.18%
Phosphorus:348.96mg
34.9%
Vitamin B6:0.68mg
33.96%
Iron:5.95mg
33.06%
Manganese:0.54mg
27.09%
Vitamin B2:0.44mg
26.08%
Folate:93.75µg
23.44%
Vitamin B1:0.34mg
22.7%
Potassium:791.08mg
22.6%
Vitamin E:2.83mg
18.85%
Vitamin C:14.46mg
17.52%
Calcium:169.2mg
16.92%
Magnesium:64.46mg
16.12%
Copper:0.21mg
10.72%
Vitamin B5:1.05mg
10.5%
Fiber:1.97g
7.89%
Vitamin D:0.17µg
1.13%
Source:Epicurious