Cabernet Burgers

Total Time: 55 mins Preparation Time: 40 mins Cook Time: 15 mins

Ingredients

• 2 cups cabernet sauvignon wine
• 1 tablespoon brown sugar
• 1 1/2 lbs lean ground beef (i use very lean, but i've read that 80% lean is better since the fat adds flavor)
• 1/4 cup cabernet glaze
• 2 teaspoons salt
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper

Recipe

• 1 combine wine and brown sugar and simmer until reduced to about 1/2 - 3/4 cup (depends how potent you want the wine flavor), about 25-30 minutes. let cool. this can be made ahead of time, or in a larger batch and stored in a bottle in the fridge.
• 2 combine the beef, glaze, salt and pepper and gently mix. the beef should take on a much deeper red shade from the wine.
• 3 shape into 4 patties, make sure to make an indent in the center with your thumb or the back of a teaspoon to compensate for the rising while cooking.
• 4 grill over direct high heat for about 8-10 minutes per side, turning only once. you can also brush them with some additional glaze while cooking.