My Portuguese Inspired Burgers (GF)
Makes: 9 patties, (8cm-10cm)
Burgers are always a barbecue staple where ever you might be in the world, so I decided to make these Portuguese inspired burgers whilst visiting the south of Portugal. Using a local cheese known as ‘Queijo Da Serra’, this sheep’s milk soft cheese is traditionally bound in cloth and created by artisanal producers. The second Portugeuse influence came from a good splash of Port. Piri-Piri sauce would also work well as an alternative.
Ingredients:
750g / 26oz good-quality beef mince
1 small onion, grated
9 button mushrooms, diced
2 garlic cloves, minced
3 tablespoons Port
Small handful coriander, roughly chopped
Small handful flat leaf parsley, roughly chopped
Salt and pepper, to season
Vegetable oil
Gluten-free bread rolls, (I used Udi’s Gluten-Free White Rolls)
Queijo Da Serra / Sheep’s milk cheese, sliced
Method:
1. Place the mince in a large mixing bowl, followed by the grated onion and season according to your taste. Add the mushrooms, garlic, Port, coriander and parsley.
2. Mix with a wooden spoon until the mixture is evenly blended, then take a generous spoonful of the mixture and gently shape into round patties, approximately 8cm-10cm in size and 3cm thick. Leave in the fridge to firm up for approximately 30 minutes.
3. Lightly brush 1 side of each burger with the oil and place the burgers, oil-side down on the barbecue. Cook for 8 minutes on the first side, then place a slice of the cheese on top and cook for a further 8 minutes. Leave to rest on a plate so that all the juices settle.
4. Next slice each bread roll in half. Place a burger inside and top with your choice of salad.
Emma August 28, 2015 (1:04 pm)
Ooh, like the idea of port in burgers! Homemade are the best. #freefromfridays
Kate Hardie August 28, 2015 (3:26 pm)
Thanks Emma, making the most of the local produce! x
Cristina @ I Say Nomato August 28, 2015 (6:06 pm)
Port in burgers? Yes please! I love how something as simple as meat, veggies and bread can be done so many different ways. I’ve never heard of that cheese, but I’ll have to try it!
Kate Hardie August 28, 2015 (6:21 pm)
Indeed Cristina 🙂 We have been in Portugal for the Summer hols so I decided to make a food project out of exploring the local cuisine, trialing recipes and recreating local dishes. It’s a new one in my book and one I will be recreating 🙂 x
Nicola Young August 29, 2015 (12:01 pm)
I imagine the port goes really well with the beef. It’s one of those drinks that everyone seems to have in their cupboards, but don’t know what to do with. I like the idea of using it on a burger.
Kate Hardie August 29, 2015 (2:52 pm)
Thanks Nicola, it worked really well and the flavour combination was great 🙂