Cabernet Burgers

Name: Cabernet Burgers
Ingredients: Glaze; 2 cups cabernet sauvignon wine; 1 tablespoon brown sugar; Patties; 1 1/2 lbs lean ground beef (I use very lean, but I've read that 80% lean is better since the fat adds flavor); 1/4 cup cabernet glaze; 2 teaspoons salt; 1/2 teaspoon black pepper

8 ingredients

4 steps

Ingredients

Glaze
2 cups cabernet sauvignon wine
1 tablespoon brown sugar
Patties
1 1/2 lbs lean ground beef (I use very lean, but I've read that 80% lean is better since the fat adds flavor)
1/4 cup cabernet glaze
2 teaspoons salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper

Directions

1

Combine wine and brown sugar and simmer until reduced to about 1/2 - 3/4 cup (depends how potent you want the wine flavor), about 25-30 minutes. Let cool. This can be made ahead of time, or in a larger batch and stored in a bottle in the fridge.
2

Combine the beef, glaze, salt and pepper and gently mix. The beef should take on a much deeper red shade from the wine.
3

Shape into 4 patties, make sure to make an indent in the center with your thumb or the back of a teaspoon to compensate for the rising while cooking.
4

Grill over direct high heat for about 8-10 minutes per side, turning only once. You can also brush them with some additional glaze while cooking.