Bloody Mary Burgers

Now come on....you know you like the extras on this Bloody Mary Burger, don't you? Olive, pepperoncini peppers, pickled okra and green beans, all your favorite garnishments on the adult beverage just ready to enjoy with this burger.  Did I mention that the wonderful flavors of the drink are incorporated IN the burger?  Oh yes.

Here we go !

Serves 4.

1 1/2 lbs. ground sirloin

3 T. prepared horseradish, drained

3 T. tomato paste

2 t. hot sauce

2 t. Worcestershire sauce

1 1/2 t. celery seeds

Kosher salt and pepper

Brioche hamburger buns, split and toasted

mayonnaise, red leaf lettuce, sliced tomato and American cheese, for serving

In a large bowl, using a fork, gently stir the ground sirloin with the horseradish, tomato paste, hot sauce, Worcestershire sauce, celery seeds and 1 t. each of salt and pepper. Divide the mixture into four patties. Transfer to a plate.

Light a grill or heat a grill pan. Season the patties lightly with salt and pepper and grill over moderate heat, turning once until medium rare within, 8 - 10 minutes.

Transfer the burgers to the buns, top with mayonnaise, lettuce, tomato, and cheese and serve.

Garnish with pickled vegetables and/or olives if desired.

From Justin Chapple - Food & Wine Annual Cookbook 2016