BORSCHT BURGERS

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Provided by threeovens

Categories Meat

Time 23m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 (14 1/2 ounce) can beets, sliced and drained (if using canned or cook 1 large beet)
1 1/2 lbs ground beef
1/2 cup fresh parsley plus 1 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
salt & freshly ground black pepper
1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
3 ounces goat cheese or 3 ounces cream cheese
1/2 cup creme fraiche or 1/2 cup Greek yogurt
1 tablespoon fresh thyme, chopped or 1 teaspoon dried thyme
1 tablespoon fresh dill, chopped or 1 teaspoon dried dill
1 teaspoon lemon zest
4 crusty rolls, split
red onion, slices
red leaf lettuce

Steps:

In a large bowl, combine the ground beef, 1/3 cup parsley, garlic, and Worcestershire sauce; form into 4 patties.
Heat a skillet over medium high heat; season patties with salt and pepper and cook, in skillet, for 6 to 8 minutes, turning once.
Meanwhile, crumble goat cheese into a bowl; stir in sour cream, thyme, dill, lemon zest, and 1 tablespoon parsley.
Place cooked beef patty on bottom bun, top with beet slices, goat cheese mixture, red onion slice, lettuce, then roll top.