- Can I use frozen spinach?
- It's better not to. Frozen spinach tends to be mushy and watery. Fresh leaves retain their structure and texture when wilted.
Spinach & Goat Cheese Burger
The distinctive, earthy tang of goat cheese might be polarizing, but when paired with spinach, it creates a sophisticated harmony. The metallic notes of the wilted spinach and the creaminess of the cheese perfectly complement the beef. This burger is for those who appreciate bold, characterful flavors.
Ingredients
1
lb
Ground Beef
4
pcs
Burger Buns
5
oz
Goat Cheese (log)
4
oz
Fresh Spinach
4
leaves
Iceberg Lettuce
2
pcs
Tomatoes
1
pc
Red Onion
2
tsp
Olive Oil
1
clove
Garlic
1
pinch
Salt
1
pinch
Pepper
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Equipment Needed
- Two skillets: One for the meat, one for the spinach.
Allergen Information
Wheat
Milk
Instructions
1
✓
Season the beef with salt and pepper, form into patties, and cook (3-4 minutes per side).
Tip: Due to the strong flavor of the goat cheese, you don't need to over-season the meat.
2
✓
Meanwhile, in another skillet, sauté the crushed garlic in oil (don't let it burn!), add the spinach, and wilt for 1 minute.
Tip: Only cook until it collapses but still remains vibrant green.
3
✓
Slice the goat cheese into rounds. Place onto the meat during the last minute of cooking.
Tip: Goat cheese doesn't melt into a liquid; it just softens.
4
✓
Toast the buns.
Tip: A crispy base is important to contrast the soft cheese.
5
✓
Layer: bun, lettuce, meat with cheese, garlicky spinach, tomato, onion.
Tip: Pile the garlicky spinach directly onto the cheese.
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Ingredients
- 1 lb Ground Beef
- 4 pcs Burger Buns
- 5 oz Goat Cheese (log)
- 4 oz Fresh Spinach
- 4 leaves Iceberg Lettuce
- 2 pcs Tomatoes
- 1 pc Red Onion
- 2 tsp Olive Oil
- 1 clove Garlic
- 1 pinch Salt
- 1 pinch Pepper