I grew up in Wisconsin.
There are a lot of bars in small towns in Wisconsin.
A lot of those bars / taverns had big griddles behind the bar. Some were in a kitchen, but the best ones were behind the bar.
Some of the best burgers I ever had were made by a guy with a cigarette hanging out of his mouth, slapping a big handful of freshly ground beef on a sizzling griddle. They were topped with fried onions and a slice of American cheese… Washed down with a beer.
Tastes (and hygiene practices) have changed over the years: no more cigarettes and no more American cheese.
I even like the cheese on the inside of the burger….
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I made 3 burgers rather than my usual 4. We each had 1 1/2. Use any favorite semi-soft – firm cheese.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: 2 servings
- Category: Beef
- Method: Grilling
Ingredients
- 12oz (350gr) ground beef
- 1/2 tsp paprika
- 1/4 tsp onion (or garlic) salt
- 3 slices chevre, 1/3″ thick (1cm), or other semi-soft cheese
Instructions
- Divide beef in half.
- Shape one half into 3 patties.
- Sprinkle half of the paprika and salt onto the patties.
- Put a slice of cheese on top.
- Divide remaining beef into thirds.
- Make each into a patty and sprinkle remaining paprika & salt.
- Place the patties on top of cheese.
- Work edges to seal.
- Oil hinged basket if you have one or the grill.
- Place patties in basket / on grill and cook over direct heat for 4 – 5 minutes per side.
- Remove and serve, with or without buns, ketchups, etc.
Notes
I used goat cheese, sliced from a round log. The rind helped keep it from leaking. Gouda, Muenster, Colby… any would be good!
I don’t mix the seasonings into the beef – one shouldn’t handle the ground beef more than needed.
A paper towel dipped in oil works well for oiling grills and baskets.
Another twist: Grilled Burgers with Avocado Sauce
Remember all of those gorgeous bright sunflowers?
Now they look like this:
They’ll be like this for awhile. I don’t know what triggers the harvest, if it’s time, maturity of the seeds, or availability of the harvester.
I know it takes time for one to see the beauty in them now.
They grow so fast and die so quickly.