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BLT Burgers with Swiss and Russian-Style Aioli with Garlic and Herbs
"Build an international burger with American beef, homemade Russian dressing, crisp bacon and Swiss cheese...."
INGREDIENTS
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Homemade mayo base* or 1 cup store-bought mayo
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*For the homemade mayo base, (if using):
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1 organic egg yolk
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1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
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2 tablespoons lemon juice
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About 2/3 cup grapeseed oil
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Sea salt, to taste
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For the remainder of the aioli:
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1/4 cup organic tomato ketchup, such as Heinz brand
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2 round tablespoons dill relish
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1 small clove garlic, grated or pasted
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Salt and pepper
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2 tablespoons fresh tarragon, chopped
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2 tablespoons chives, finely chopped
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For the remainder of the burger:
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12 slices good-quality bacon
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2 pounds ground beef (I like to grind a blend of chuck, brisket and sirloin using the attachment to stand mixer. It’s fun to make up your own mix but the general rule is for a big, beefy steak-like flavor use ground sirloin, for a classic, buttery,
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2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
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Kosher salt and coarse black pepper
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A drizzle of canola or olive oil
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6 slices good-quality Swiss cheese
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Leaf lettuce, red, green or Bibb
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Ripe beefsteak tomatoes, sliced
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Red onion, thinly sliced
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6 burger rolls of choice (I like Amy’s multi-seeded white rolls for burgers), split and lightly toasted
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Serves 4
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