Black Pepper-Crusted Burgers with Mustard Sauce

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   For mustard sauce, in a small saucepan over medium-high heat, bring the 1/4 cup of apple cider to a boil.

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   Cook 4 to 5 minutes or until it's reduced by half.

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   Remove from heat and let cool.

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   Once cider has cooled, transfer to a small bowl; add mustard and tarragon.

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   Stir to combine; set aside

6. 6

   Set up grill for direct cooking over high heat.

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   Oil grate when ready to start cooking.

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   For burgers, in a large bowl, stir to combine ground sirloin, the remaining 1 tablespoon cider, and the onion soup mix.

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   Form into 4 mini-patties; set aside.

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    Spread cracked pepper on a plate.

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    Carefully press both sides of burgers into cracked pepper.

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    Place burgers on hot, oiled grill and cook 3 to 4 minutes per side for medium (160 degrees F).

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    To serve, place hot burgers on toasted Kaiser rolls.

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    Top with lettuce, tomato, onion, and mustard sauce.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.