Description

These homemade brie burgers combine succulent lean minced beef with creamy brie cheese wrapped in fresh basil leaves and enriched with the tangy flavor of sundried tomatoes. Perfectly grilled to juicy perfection, they offer a gourmet twist on the classic burger, served with fresh salad and crunchy cornichons for a deliciously satisfying meal.

Ingredients

Scale

For the Burgers

500g lean top-quality minced beef, preferably freshly minced
1 small onion, grated
2 tsp Worcestershire sauce
4 large basil leaves
50g brie cheese, cut into 4 slices
2 sundried tomatoes in oil, halved

To Serve

Salad leaves
Cornichons
Sliced tomatoes
Crusty buns
Relish (optional)

Instructions

Prepare the Mince: Remove the minced beef from the fridge about 30 minutes before cooking to bring it to room temperature, which helps in even cooking. Place the mince in a mixing bowl and add 1 tsp sea salt, freshly ground pepper to taste, the grated onion, and Worcestershire sauce. Mix all ingredients thoroughly using clean hands until well combined.
Shape the Patties: Divide the mince mixture into four equal portions and roll each into a ball. Take one large basil leaf and wrap it around a slice of brie cheese, then place the brie and tomato halves into the center of each beef ball. Reshape the meat into a flat patty about 1½ cm thick, encasing the filling securely.
Preheat the Grill: Heat your grill on the highest rack level for 5 minutes to ensure it’s very hot for searing the burgers properly.
Prepare to Grill: Arrange the patties evenly on the grill rack beneath the hottest part of the grill. Brush the tops of the patties with the oil from the sundried tomatoes and season again with salt and pepper.
Grill the Burgers: Cook the first side for 3 minutes if you prefer medium-rare or 5 minutes for a well-done burger. Then brush the other side with the sundried tomato oil, season well, and grill for the same amount of time as the first side.
Rest the Patties: Once cooked, allow the burgers to rest for 3 minutes. This resting period helps the juices redistribute, keeping the meat moist and flavorful.
Assemble and Serve: Place each patty inside a crusty bun along with salad leaves, sliced tomatoes, cornichons, and a spoonful of relish if desired. Serve immediately for a gourmet burger experience.

Notes

Allowing the minced beef to reach room temperature before cooking helps in even cooking and juicier burgers.
Wrapping the brie in basil adds a fresh herbal fragrance and keeps the cheese from melting out during grilling.
Use oil from sundried tomatoes to brush the patties for additional flavor and to prevent sticking.
Adjust grilling time based on your preferred doneness and grill heat intensity.
Resting the burger after cooking is crucial for juicy, tender meat.
Serve immediately in buns to maintain the crispness and freshness of salad ingredients.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Category: Main Course
Method: Grilling
Cuisine: American

Keywords: brie burgers, homemade burgers, grilled burgers, cheese stuffed burgers, basil brie burger