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Born in Berkeley Burgers (winning Beef Burger)
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Born in Berkeley Burgers (winning Beef Burger)

20 ingredients 1 hr + 10 min 6 burgers openrecipes
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Estimated Nutrition (whole recipe, rough)

712
Calories
42g
Protein
45g
Fat
39g
Carbs

Counts 16 of 18 ingredients — the other 2 aren't in our nutrition table and contribute nothing above, so the real totals are higher.

What these numbers assume — 16 portions →
Ingredient Portion assumed kcal
Beef 100g cooked 250
Olive Oil 1 tbsp (14g) 119
Cheese 1 oz (28g) cheddar 113
Onion 1 medium (110g) 44
Bacon 1 slice cooked (8g) 43
Fig 1 medium (50g) 37
Fennel Bulb 1/2 bulb (87g) 27
Walnut 1 walnut half (4g) 26
Tomato 1 medium (123g) 22
Lemon juice of 1 lemon (48ml) 12
Black Pepper 1 tsp ground (2.3g) 6
Arugula 1 cup (20g) 5
Garlic 1 clove (3g) 4
Vinegar 1 tbsp (15ml) distilled 3
Basil 5 leaves fresh (2.5g) 1
Salt 1 tsp (6g) 0
Camembert not in our table 0
Brie not in our table 0

Totals for the whole recipe, adding one typical portion per ingredient — listed above. Quantities in the recipe are not counted, so this is a rough guide only — not suitable for medical or dietary planning.

Ingredients

  • 2 pounds ground chuck
  • 3/4 cup packed fresh basil leaves, chopped
  • 3/4 cup drained and chopped sun-dried tomatoes, packed in oil
  • 1/2 cup grated onion
  • 3 garlic cloves, minced or pressed
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
  • 3 medium-sized lemons, preferably Meyer lemons
  • 4 medium-sized fennel bulbs, tops removed, sliced into rings
  • 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil (recommended: Colavita)
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 12 slices thick-cut black pepper bacon or regular thick-cut bacon
  • 1/2 cup chopped walnuts
  • 4 teaspoons balsamic vinegar
  • 4 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil (recommended: Colavita)
  • Salt
  • 6 fresh figs, stemmed and sliced lengthwise
  • 3 cups pre-washed bagged baby arugula, roughly torn
  • 2 to 3 tablespoons vegetable oil, for brushing on the grill rack
  • 3/4 pound aged Teleme cheese (semi-soft cheese made in northern California), sliced thinly (Camembert or Brie may be substituted)
  • 6 good-quality hamburger buns, split

Directions

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By foodnetwork · Recipe sourced from openrecipes

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