Cheddar Cheeseburgers

Ingredients

• 1.0 carrot
• 2.0 cloves garlic
• 1.0 romaine heart
• 1.0 shallot
• 1.0 yellow onion
• 1.0 oz cheddar cheese
• 10.0 oz ground beef
• 2.0 tablespoons creamy mustard sauce
• 2.0 potato buns
• 1.0 tablespoon red wine vinegar

Instructions

1. Prepare the ingredients | Preheat the oven to 425°F. Wash and dry the fresh produce. Halve the buns. Peel and mince the garlic; smash with the flat side of your knife until it resembles a paste (or use a zester). Peel the onion and thinly slice into rounds; separate the rings. Thinly slice the cheese. Cut off and discard the root end of the romaine; roughly chop the leaves. Peel the carrot; thinly slice on an angle. Peel the shallot and mince to get 2 tablespoons (you may have extra); place in a bowl with the vinegar.
2. Form the patties | In a medium bowl, combine the ground beef and garlic paste; season with salt and pepper. Gently mix until just combined. Using your hands, form the mixture into two 1/2-inch-thick patties. Transfer to a plate.
3. Cook the onion | In a medium pan (nonstick, if you have one), heat a drizzle of olive oil on medium-high until hot. Add the onion and season with salt and pepper. Cook, stirring occasionally, 3 to 5 minutes, or until lightly browned and softened. Transfer to a bowl. Wipe out the pan.
4. Cook the patties | In the same pan, heat a drizzle of olive oil on medium-high until hot. Add the patties and cook 3 to 4 minutes on the first side, or until browned. Flip and top with the cheese. Cook 3 to 4 minutes, or until the patties are browned and cooked to your desired degree of doneness and the cheese has melted. Carefully transfer to a plate.
5. Toast the buns & assemble the burgers | While the patties cook, place the buns on a sheet pan, cut sides up. Toast in the oven 3 to 4 minutes, or until the edges are lightly browned and crispy. Remove from the oven and transfer to a clean, dry work surface. Spread the cut sides of the toasted bun tops with the creamy mustard sauce. Top the bun bottoms with ¼ of the romaine; season with salt and pepper. Top with the cooked patties and cooked onion. Complete the burgers with the bun tops.
6. Make the salad & plate your dish | To make the vinaigrette, slowly whisk 1 tablespoon of olive oil into the shallot-vinegar mixture until well combined; season with salt and pepper to taste. In a large bowl, combine the carrot and remaining romaine; season with salt and pepper. Add enough of the vinaigrette to coat the salad (you may have extra vinaigrette). Toss to combine; season with salt and pepper to taste. Divide the burgers and salad between 2 dishes. Enjoy!