YIELD Makes 4 servings
INGREDIENTS
1‑1/2 pounds ground beef sirloin 1/2 cup (2 ounces) shredded sharp Cheddar cheese 1/4 cup crumbled blue cheese 1/4 cup finely chopped parsley 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce 1 clove garlic, minced 1/4 teaspoon salt 2 teaspoons olive oil 1 medium red bell pepper, cut into thin stripsPREPARATION:
- Shape beef into 8 patties, about 4 inches in diameter and 1/4 inch thick.
- Combine cheeses, parsley, mustard, Worcestershire sauce, garlic and salt in small bowl; toss gently to blend.
- Mound 1/4 cheese mixture on each of 4 patties (about 3 tablespoons per patty). Top with remaining 4 patties; pinch edges of patties to seal completely. Set aside.
- Heat oil in 12-inch nonstick skillet over medium-high heat until hot. Add pepper strips; cook and stir until edges of peppers begin to brown. Sprinkle with salt. Remove from skillet and keep warm.
- Add beef patties to same skillet; cook on medium-high 5 minutes. Turn patties; top with peppers. Cook 4 minutes to medium (160°F) or to desired doneness.
