Spicy Scallion-And-Brie Stuffed Burgers

I was so happy to find such an interesting recipe containing so many items that make them absolutely delicious!! We are making these super-luxiurous cheeseburgers for Memorial Day but instead of making them regular size we are making them bite-size. F&W Magazine, 06/2006 Recipe by Grace Parisi. From Speedy Rubs, Pastes, & Sauces. About the paste, Grace Parisi likes to work a little paste into ground meats, steaks or chops - it adds an incredible flavor! Also use lightly on tofu, shrimp and chicken before grilling.;)

• Ready In: 30 mins
• Yields: 4 regular-size burgers

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

Directions

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