This Piedmontese Burger is a hearty, uniquely-flavored spin on the classic beef burger. The meat is seasoned with lightly-toasted fennel seeds and plenty of fresh garlic to make it richly savory.

It’s served up on a crusty roll along with melted butter, crisp bacon bits, tangy goat cheese, and beautiful slices of grilled red pepper.

Contents

How to make Piedmontese Burger

Ingredients:

2 garlic cloves, minced

1 pound ground Piedmontese Beef (or lean ground beef of choice)
¼ teaspoon plus 1/8 teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon fennel seeds, lightly toasted and coarsely crushed with the side of a knife or a mortar and pestle

Extra virgin olive oil
4 slices crusty peasant-style country bread (about 2 ounces)
Freshly ground black pepper

8 slices bacon, cooked and chopped into pieces (about ¾ cup)
1 jarred roasted red pepper, drained.

Method:

1. Season both sides of the ground beef with minced garlic and ¼ teaspoon salt. Form it into 4 patties about ¼-inch thick.

Serve your burgers immediately, or refrigerate them for up to 24 hours. (If you cool them, allow them to warm at room temperature before serving.)

2. When ready to cook, heat a grill to medium-high temperature or heat a pan to medium-high temperature (if using a pan).

It should take about 2 minutes to heat the pan; it should take about 4 minutes to heat the grill. If it’s not hot enough to sear the burgers in a few seconds, wait a minute or so until it gets hot enough.

4. When ready, place the burgers on the grill or pan and cook for 4 minutes on each side (for medium-rare) or 8-10 minutes per side (for medium or well-done).

5. Remove from grill and let rest for 10 minutes before serving.

Nutrition facts of Piedmontese Burger

Nutrition	Amount
Calories	292
Total Fat	7.4 g
Saturated Fat	3.3 g
Sodium	868 mg
Total Carbohydrates	17 g
Dietary Fiber	4.9 g
Sugars	0 g
Protein	35.8 g

The health benefits of Piedmontese Burger

Piedmontese Beef is an excellent source of protein and contains a decent amount of niacin, vitamin B6, selenium, and zinc.

Piedmontese Beef is one of the best conjugated linoleic acid (CLA) suitable for burning fat; Piedmontese Beef also contains omega-3 fatty acids. According to research published in the “Journal of Animal Science,” omega-3 fatty acids lower total cholesterol and LDL cholesterol in healthy adults.

Piedmontese Beef is also a good source of phosphorus, zinc, vitamin B6 and selenium. This study published in the “American Journal of Clinical Nutrition” states that Piedmontese Beef is a good source of these nutrients, generally considered necessary for healthy growth.

Other benefits include promoting memory and cognitive function, preventing stroke and heart disease, and supporting normal hormone function.

4 Health nutrition of Piedmontese Burger

1. Check out this study published in the “American Journal of Clinical Nutrition,” which details that Piedmontese Beef is a good source of nutrients generally considered necessary for healthy growth.

2. A study published in the European Journal of Clinical Nutrition found that eating 1-2 servings of red meat per week and poultry increased HDL, or good cholesterol, by 7% to 13%.

3. Piedmontese Beef has less fat than other types of meat. According to a study published in the Journal of the American Medical Association, eating red meat in moderation is associated with an overall lower risk of cardiovascular disease and death.

4. According to this study published in the “Archives of Internal Medicine,” eating one serving of red meat per day increased your risk of death by 13% while eating 4 servings or more increased your risk by 20%.

Can I freeze it?

You can freeze the burgers and continue to cook them straight from the freezer. When they are thawed, they will take longer to cook. It is best to thaw them overnight in the refrigerator if you have time.

How long does it keep in the freezer?

You can freeze the uncooked patties for up to 3 months. For best results, wrap them tightly with aluminum foil or plastic wrap, or place them in resealable freezer bags. It doesn’t hurt if you know how to cook a burger.

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