Spicy Scallion-And-Brie Stuffed Burgers - cooking recipe

Ingredients

THE BURGERS
1 1/2 lbs ground beef (brisket is what we used)
salt & freshly ground black pepper
4 ounces brie cheese, rind removed, cheese cut into 4 slices
vegetable oil, for brushing
1/4 cup mayonnaise
4 hamburger buns, split
tomatoes, slices and
lettuce, for serving
1/4 CUP SPICY SCALLION PASTE
4 scallions, thinly sliced
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 hot chili pepper, seeded and minced
1/2 teaspoon freshly grated lemon zest
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
1/2 teaspoon salt

Preparation

MAKE THE SCALLION PASTE:
In a small bowl, combine the scallions with the garlic, chile, lemon zest and cayenne, mashing slightly with the back of a spoon.
Stir in the olive oil and the salt.
*Can be made & refrigerated up to 2 days ahead.
MAKE THE BURGERS:
Light grill.
Season the ground beef with salt and pepper and form into eight 4-inch patties that are slightly thicker in the center.
Top 4 of the patties with a slice of Brie and a scant tablespoon of the scallion paste.
Top with the 4 remaining patties, pinching the edges to seal.
Brush the burgers with oil and grill over high heat, turning once or twice, about 8 minutes for medium-rare meat.
Meanwhile, mix the mayonnaise with the remaining scallion paste.
Grill the buns until toasted.
Spread the mayonnaise on the bottoms of the buns and top with the burgers, tomatoes,& lettuce.
Close the burgers and serve.
Serve with other acroutements that may go with burgers!