Author Notes
This recipe was inspired by the artichoke dip that I often make for family get-togethers. It's a favourite and I thought it would be nice to recreate those flavours in a burger. Everyone loved them! I hope you will too...enjoy! —thebackyardchef
Ingredients
- for the burgers
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1
large red pepper
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1 pound
good quality lean ground beef
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2 tablespoons
bacon bits
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4
artichoke hearts (use the canned variety), finely chopped
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1
large clove garlic, minced
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1 tablespoon
mayonnaise
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1 tablespoon
freshly squeezed lemon juice
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zest of 1 lemon
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1/8 teaspoon
paprika
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1/4 cup
grated parmesan cheese
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1/4 teaspoon
salt
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1/4 teaspoon
pepper
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4
ciabatta buns
- for the lime mayonnaise
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4 tablespoons
mayonnaise
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zest of 1 lime
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1 1/2 tablespoons
freshly squeezed lime juice
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freshly ground black pepper to taste
Directions
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wash the red pepper, cut it into quarters, clean out seeds and set aside
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place the ground beef in a large mixing bowl, add the bacon bits and chopped artichoke hearts;set aside
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in a small bowl mix together the garlic, 1 tbsp mayonnaise, lemon juice and zest, paprika, parmesan cheese, salt and pepper, and blend together well
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add the cheese mixture to the ground beef mixture and mix together well with your hands; divide into 4 equal parts and shape into hamburger patties; set aside
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in a small bowl make the lime mayonnaise by combining the 4 tbsp mayonnaise, lime zest, lime juice and black pepper; refrigerate until needed
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heat grill to medium-high heat and cook hamburger patties and red pepper quarters for 5 minutes on each side; transfer to a plate
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cut roasted red pepper quarters into thin slices
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cut buns in half and top with hamburgers, a good dollop of lime mayonnaise and red pepper slices; serve and enjoy!
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