Recipe of the Day #2

[patgund]

Blue Cheese-Stuffed Sirloin Patties

Yield: Makes 4 servings

Ingredients:

1-1/2 pounds ground beef sirloin
1/2 cup (2 ounces) shredded sharp Cheddar cheese
1/4 cup crumbled blue cheese
1/4 cup finely chopped parsley
2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
1 clove garlic, minced
1/4 teaspoon salt
2 teaspoons olive oil
1 medium red bell pepper, cut into thin strips

Preparation:

1. Shape beef into 8 patties, about 4 inches in diameter and 1/4 inch thick.

2. Combine cheeses, parsley, mustard, Worcestershire sauce, garlic and salt in small bowl; toss gently to blend.

3. Mound 1/4 cheese mixture on each of 4 patties (about 3 tablespoons per patty). Top with remaining 4 patties; pinch edges of patties to seal completely. Set aside.

4. Heat oil in 12-inch nonstick skillet over medium-high heat until hot. Add pepper strips; cook and stir until edges of peppers begin to brown. Sprinkle with salt. Remove from skillet and keep warm.

5. Add beef patties to same skillet; cook on medium-high 5 minutes. Turn patties; top with peppers. Cook 4 minutes to medium (160°F) or to desired doneness.

Comments

[phoenixsinger.livejournal.com]

Wow. That sounds great. I was looking for an excuse to use more exotic cheese in my cooking (and yes, in my household blue cheese regrettably constitutes "exotic"). I want you to know I'm going to try this. I'll let you know how it turns out, if you like.