Name: Italian hamburger with gorgonzola
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 15 min
Ingredients: 450g lean minced beef; 1 Tbsp dried marjoram or Italian seasoning; 1 garlic clove, minced; ½ red onion or 1 shallot, finely chopped; 4 small sun-dried tomatoes from jar, finely chopped; 1 Tbsp chopped parsley or basil leaves; 75g gorgonzola; To serve: buns, rocket leaves, tomato slices, grilled onion and red pepper slices, gherkins, mayo, ketchup etc

Italian hamburger with gorgonzola

4 Jul 2021

by Dinna

Prep Time

5 minutes

Cook Time

10 minutes

Total Time

15 minutes

Background

This Italian hamburger with gorgonzola is perfect for a party. It's very easy to make and you can prepare it in advance. The patties are egg- and gluten-free too - you can serve them with a salad or chips instead.

Ingredients

450g lean minced beef
1 Tbsp dried marjoram or Italian seasoning
1 garlic clove, minced
½ red onion or 1 shallot, finely chopped
4 small sun-dried tomatoes from jar, finely chopped
1 Tbsp chopped parsley or basil leaves
75g gorgonzola
To serve: buns, rocket leaves, tomato slices, grilled onion and red pepper slices, gherkins, mayo, ketchup etc

Instructions

Put the mince into a bowl. Add the garlic, onion, marjoram, sun-dried tomatoes and onion, then season with salt and black pepper.
Combine the mixture well, then rest in the fridge until needed.
Take the mixture out of the fridge and mix in the fresh herbs.
Divide the mixture into 4-6 equal portions. Shape these into balls.
Using your fingers make a well in each patty and add a small lump of the gorgonzola, then cover up with the mince mixture.
Flatten them between your palms.
Heat a griddle pan or frying pan. Lightly brush both sides of the patties with some oil. Cook them for 4-5 minutes on each side, depending on how well cooked you like your beef. You can cover them with thin slices of gorgonzola, if you like - although this will spoil the surprise!
Cut the buns in half and toast them. Assemble the burger to your liking then serve immediately.