Hamburgers With Garlic and Shallot Butter

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   Put meat into a mixing bowl and add salt, pepper and mustard.

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   Blend well, using your fingers.

3. 3

   Divide mixture into four portions and shape each into a patty.

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   Combine shallots and wine in a small saucepan.

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   Cook over moderately high heat about 3 minutes or until the wine is almost evaporated.

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   Remove from heat and let cool briefly.

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   Add garlic, butter and parsley and blend well.

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   Burgers may be broiled or cooked in a hot skillet.

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   If they are to be broiled, preheat the broiler to high.

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    Place burgers on a rack and place them under broiler about two or three inches from the source of heat.

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    Cook about 5 minutes, turning burgers occasionally.

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    If burgers are to be cooked in a skillet, heat the skillet, preferably a cast-iron one, until very hot.

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    Brush it lightly with oil.

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    Add burgers and cook about 2 minutes on one side.

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    Turn and cook about 3 minutes longer, turning them occasionally.

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    Smear top of each burger immediately with herb butter and serve.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.