Beefy Burgers With Herby Compound Butter

Make the compound butter way ahead of time and make lots...it has many uses as it can also accompany poultry and pork.

• Ready In: 30 mins
• Serves: 4

Ingredients

• 1  lb unsalted butter, at room temperature
• 1  tablespoon  chopped fresh thyme
• 1  tablespoon  chopped fresh sage
• 2  tablespoons  chopped flat leaf parsley
• 1  tablespoon  chopped chives
• 1  teaspoon  chopped fresh rosemary
• 2  lbs  freshly ground beef
•  coarse  salt & freshly ground black pepper
•  vegetable oil, for grill

Directions

1. In a medium bowl, make compound herb butter by combining softened butter, thyme, sage, parsley, chives, and rosemary; this can also be done in a food processor.
2. Turn out onto parchment or plastic wrap and roll into a log, 1 1/2-to 2-inches in diameter.
3. Chill until firm, or freeze for up to one month.
4. Heat grill or grill pan.
5. Form 4 eight-ounce burgers, 1-inch thick.
6. Cut four 1/4-inch thick slices of compound butter from the log. Make an indentation in the center of each burger, and place half of a 1/4-inch slice of compound butter inside.
7. Reshape meat to cover butter, making sure it is not visible from either side; season both sides with salt and pepper.
8. Oil grill with a small amount of vegetable oil to prevent sticking.
9. Grill burgers for 5 to 7 minutes per side for medium doneness.
10. Remove from grill and serve.