Dinner Tonight: February 8, 2019 Archive » Inside-Out Burgers

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These burgers are a fun twist on a classic family favorite! You can easily omit the cheese stuffing for anyone who prefers their burgers plain. 10-year-old Neala ranked this as the #1 family dinner that makes her smile after a long day at school!

Ingredients

Serves 4

1 lb. ground beef, 85%-90% lean
1 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. ground black pepper
1/2 tsp. garlic powder
1/4 cup shredded cheddar or swiss cheese or 1/4 cup soft goat or blue cheese
4 burger buns

Instructions

Preheat a grill, grill pan or griddle.
In a small bowl, combine the garlic powder, salt and pepper.
In a large bowl, mix the ground beef with half of the seasoning mix.
Divide the ground beef into four equal portions. Shape each into a ball.
Use your thumb to make an indentation in each ball. Place 1 tablespoon of your desired cheese in each indentation, then carefully shape the meat around it so the cheese is completely encased inside the ball of meat.
Flatten each ball and shape into a patty.
Sprinkle the remaining seasoning mix evenly over the patties.
Grill the burgers for 3-4 minutes per side for medium rare. Allow them to rest for a few minutes before serving.
Serve the burgers on your favorite buns with lettuce, sliced tomato, and condiments of your choice!