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Herbed Hamburgers with Arugula

4.4

(8)

Can be prepared in 45 minutes or less.

Recipe information

  • Yield

    Serves 2

Ingredients

3/4 pound ground beef
1 teaspoon minced fresh thyme leaves
1 teaspoon vegetable oil
mayonnaise to taste
2 onion rolls or hamburger buns, split
2 tablespoons finely chopped red onion
3/4 cup washed, spun dry, and chopped arugula

Preparation

  1. Step 1

    In a bowl gently combine beef and thyme and form into two 3/4-inch-thick patties. In a heavy skillet (preferably cast iron) heat oil over moderately high heat until hot but not smoking and reduce heat to moderate. Cook patties 3 1/2 minutes on each side for medium-rare meat and drain on paper towels.

    Step 2

    Spread mayonnaise on insides of rolls and buns and make sandwiches with onion, arugula, and patties.

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