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MERLOT BURGER WITH GRILLED HERB POTATO CHIPS

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Turn up the heat and get grilling with this recipe for Merlot Burgers from pitmaster Jayna Todisco! Marinated in red wine, this award winning recipe includes bacon, Roquefort, white cheddar and an herb mayonnaise seasoning. The decadent burger pairs perfectly with the grilled herb potato chips. 

Merlot burgers stacked high with grilled herb potatoes in shape of hearts

Ingredients:


Yields: 4
Cook: mins
Prep: 15 mins


Burger:

  • 1-pound lean ground beef
  • 1 large red onion, sliced
  • 1/2 cup merlot
  • 4 slices Roquefort cheese
  • 4 slices white cheddar cheese
  • Cooked bacon, reserve fat
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon pepper
  • 4 hamburger buns


Herbed Potato Chips:

  • 1 pound potatoes
  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon pepper


Herb Mayo: 

  • 1/4 cup mayonnaise
  • 1/4 cup sour cream
  • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon thyme, chopped
  • 1 teaspoon rosemary, chopped
  • 1 teaspoon chives, snipped
  • 1 tablespoon bacon fat

PREPARATION: 



  • Mix all ingredients for herb mayo sauce and set aside for later use
  • In a medium saucepan, add onions and merlot and cook on low heat stirring occasionally, until soft
  • Transfer onions to small bowl and set aside
  • Light Cowboy® Hardwood Lump Charcoal in charcoal chimney and let burn for 10-15 minutes
  • Spread hot coals over grilling area and preheat grill for approximately 10 minutes
  • Wash and scrub potatoes in cold water, and cut inch 1/4 inch slices
  • In a medium bowl, toss potatoes into olive oil, and mix until fully coated
  • Divide ground beef into 4 even portions and press each portion into a 3/4-inch-thick patty
  • Season both sides of the patties with salt and pepper
  • Once coals have ashed over, place potatoes and hamburger patties over direct heat on the grill grate
  • Cover grill and allow patties to cook 6-8 minutes per side, flipping once while cooking
  • Allow fries to cook for 20 – 25 minutes, then remove from grill to cool
  • Once patties have reached an internal temperature of 160 degrees, top each burger with a slice of Roquefort and cheddar cheese
  • Once cheese is melted, remove burgers from grill
  • Place burgers on a bun and top with herb mayo sauce, onions and bacon
  • Serve with fries and enjoy!

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