Pan-seared Soy-dijon Hamburger On Toast

Total Time: 25 mins Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 15 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 2 lbs ground beef
• 1/2 cup soy-dijon marinade
• kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
• 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
• 8 slices bread, toasted
• 8 leaves tender inner leaves romaine lettuce, shredded
• 1 large tomato, sliced 1/4 inch thick
• 1 large red onion, sliced 1/4 inch thick

Recipe

• 1 in a large, chilled bowl, combine the meat and marinade and, using your hands, mix gently just until the marinade is incorporated. do not overwork the mixture. form 4 patties, each the size of the bread slices. lightly season the patties with salt and pepper.
• 2 heat a large, nonstick sauté pan over high heat. add the butter and when it melts, swirl to coat the pan. sauté the burgers, turning once, until done, 2 to 4 minutes per side for medium-rare.
• 3 place a slice of toast on each of 4 serving plates. cover with the romaine and top with the burgers, tomato, and onion. top with the remaining toast to make sandwiches, slice each diagonally, and serve.