Recipes · Main dishes
Grilled Beef Patties with Cheese and Capers
AI-written · not yet kitchen-tested
Capers and grated cheese season the patties throughout. Without bread or egg the mixture is softer, so a short chill helps the patties hold their shape.
This recipe was written with AI assistance and has not yet been kitchen-tested. Check quantities and times as you cook, and follow safe core temperatures for meat, poultry, fish and eggs.
Ingredients
- 600 g (1.3 lb) ground beef
- 80 g (3/4 cup) Alpine cheese
- 1 tbsp capers
- 1 tsp medium-hot mustard
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 0.5 tsp salt
- 0.5 tsp black pepper
- 1 tbsp canola oil
Method
- Drain and finely chop capers and grate cheese. Briefly combine with beef, mustard, paprika, salt and pepper. Shape four patties about 3/4 inch (2 cm) thick and chill covered for 20 minutes.
- Preheat a gas grill to about 400 °F (200 °C) with direct and indirect zones. Thinly oil the patties and clean hands and tools thoroughly after raw meat contact.
- Grill directly for about 3 minutes per side, turning once the patties release. Do not press them, which forces juices onto the coals.
- Finish indirectly with the lid closed for about 8 to 10 minutes. Cook ground beef completely: measure at least 158 °F (70 °C) for 2 minutes in the center. Never use the unwashed raw-meat plate for cooked patties.
Tip: Cooking times are untested estimates. Check earlier for thinner pieces or changing grill heat, and cook longer as needed.