Description
Indulge in the vibrant flavors of spring with this delicious Spring Burger featuring tender beef, creamy Swiss cheese, and sweet leeks. Perfect for weekend barbecues or casual weeknight dinners, each bite bursts with freshness and a delightful combination of textures. Gather your loved ones around the grill and savor a memorable meal that’s sure to impress!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb lean ground beef (preferably grass-fed)
- 4 slices fresh Swiss cheese
- 1 cup leeks, finely chopped (about 2 medium leeks)
- 4 brioche buns
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley or chives, chopped
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Gather all ingredients. Rinse and chop leeks finely; set aside.
- In a large bowl, combine ground beef, chopped leeks, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Mix gently until just combined.
- Divide the mixture into four equal portions and shape into patties about 3/4 inch thick. Create an indentation in the center of each patty.
- Preheat your grill to medium-high heat (375°F). Lightly oil the grates.
- Grill patties for 4-5 minutes per side until desired doneness is reached (130°F for medium-rare). Add Swiss cheese during the last minute to melt.
- Toast brioche buns on the grill cut-side down for 1-2 minutes until golden brown.
- Assemble burgers by placing patties on buns and adding preferred toppings before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 burger (200g)
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 80mg