Arcadia Burger

Name: Arcadia Burger
Ingredients: 2 pounds ground round; 2 pounds ground chuck; 1/4 cup fresh basil, chopped; 4 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped; 2 1/2 tablespoons fresh thyme, chopped; 1 1/2 teaspoons dried, ground poblano chili; 3/4 pound unsalted butter, softened; 2 teaspoons kosher salt, plus more to taste; 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, plus more to taste

9 ingredients

9 steps

Ingredients

2 pounds ground round
2 pounds ground chuck
1/4 cup fresh basil, chopped
4 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
2 1/2 tablespoons fresh thyme, chopped
1 1/2 teaspoons dried, ground poblano chili
3/4 pound unsalted butter, softened
2 teaspoons kosher salt, plus more to taste
1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, plus more to taste

Directions

1

Combine the ground meats by hand in a large bowl, taking care not to overwork them.
2

Blend the herbs and the chili with the butter in a food processor until thoroughly mixed.
3

Season with salt and pepper.
4

On a piece of plastic wrap shape the butter into a fat sausage shape and freeze until hard, about 30 minutes.
5

Gently shape the meat into 10 patties and season the tops and bottoms with salt and pepper.
6

Slice the herb butter into 1/2-inch slices and insert one slice into the center of each beef patty.
7

Make sure the butter is well covered by the meat.
8

Grill or broil until desired doneness.
9

Serve on toasted buns with desired accompaniments.