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Pancetta-Gorgonzola Hamburgers
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Cuisine: American
While photographer William Berry and I were shooting some of the 5:30 Challenge meals, we discussed some dinners we take for granted that would fit into the parameters of this feature. We agreed that a great hamburger is a paradigm. The 5:30 Challenge allows up to five ingredients to play with. The burger and a bun make two. What about toppings? Add lettuce or arugula; that's three. We thought of bacon but decided on pancetta, Italian bacon, because it adds spice and its shape fits perfectly atop the burger. Next we turned our attention to cheese. Cheddar is OK; Swiss isn't bad; but Gorgonzola --- now that adds flavor.
-- Jeanne Besser
Hands on time: Total time: 30 minutes Serves: 4
Ingredients:
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4 slices pancetta
1 1/4 pounds ground beef
4 ounces Gorgonzola cheese
4 fresh hamburger buns
Romaine lettuce or arugula
Instructions:
Pan-fry pancetta until cooked through and set aside. Divide meat into 4 equal portions and form each into a burger about 1-inch thick. Grill or pan-fry for about 4 minutes on first side and flip burger. Cook for 3 more minutes. Top with Gorgonzola, cover and cook for 1 minute. Top bun with lettuce, add cheeseburger and pancetta.
Notes:
While we are limited to five items, you're not, so cut up tomatoes, red onion or sauteed mushrooms, and serve with ketchup, mustard, relish or chowchow.
Nutrition:
Per serving: 521 calories (percent of calories from fat, 51), 40 grams protein, 22 grams carbohydrates, 1 gram fiber, 29 grams fat, 129 milligrams cholesterol, 718 milligrams sodium.
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