Peppery Hamburgers W/Red Wine Sauce

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Servings: 4 servings Difficulty: Advanced
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Spiced beef patties topped with a rich, savory red wine reduction
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Peppery Hamburgers W/Red Wine Sauce

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Difficulty: Advanced
Servings: 4 servings Calories: 369.4

Description

These peppery hamburgers are a bold twist on the classic American burger. The beef patties are seasoned with a robust blend of chili powder, cumin, and fresh cracked black pepper, giving them a warm, aromatic kick. They are pan-seared in a hot cast-iron skillet to develop a deep, caramelized crust while keeping the interior juicy and tender. The dish is elevated by a quick red wine sauce, made by sautéing shallots in butter and deglazing with dry red wine and chicken broth. This glossy, flavorful sauce adds a sophisticated depth that complements the spicy meat perfectly. Ideal for a date night dinner or a hearty weeknight meal, this recipe delivers restaurant-quality flavor with simple ingredients.

Ingredients

Directions

  1. Place the ground beef in a mixing bowl.
  2. Heat olive oil in a small skillet over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and cook, stirring occasionally, until wilted and tender.
  3. Add the chopped garlic to the onions and cook briefly, stirring constantly, until fragrant but not browned.
  4. Remove the skillet from heat and allow the onion mixture to cool completely.
  5. Add the cooled onion mixture, chili powder, cumin, ground pepper, red pepper flakes, Worcestershire sauce, and salt to the beef.
  6. Mix the ingredients thoroughly by hand until well combined.
  7. Divide the mixture into 4 equal portions and shape each into a patty.
  8. Heat a heavy cast-iron skillet over high heat until it is quite hot and smoking. Do not add additional fat.
  9. Carefully place the patties in the hot skillet.
  10. Cook the patties until well browned on the first side, about 3-4 minutes.
  11. Flip the patties and cook for an additional 3 minutes for medium-rare, or longer if preferred.
  12. Transfer the cooked patties to a warm plate and tent with foil to keep warm.
  13. Reduce heat to medium and add the butter to the same skillet used for the patties.
  14. Add the chopped shallots to the melted butter and cook, stirring, for 1 minute until softened.
  15. Pour in the dry red wine and chicken broth, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of the pan.
  16. Simmer the sauce until reduced to approximately 1/4 cup.
  17. Taste the sauce and adjust seasoning if necessary. Sprinkle with chopped parsley.
  18. Spoon the red wine sauce over the hamburgers and serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 4 servings

Amount Per Serving
Calories 369.4kcal
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 17.0g27%
Saturated Fat 6.8g34%
Cholesterol 129.4mg44%
Sodium 122.6mg6%
Total Carbohydrate 0.0g0%
Dietary Fiber 0.0g0%
Sugars 0.0g
Protein 47.7g96%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

Keywords: hamburgers, red wine sauce, beef patties, peppery, cast iron, chili powder, cumin, shallots, pan seared, dinner recipe, comfort food, quick meal, spicy beef, wine reduction
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