Jul 14 2026
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Pb & J Burger Recipe

Inspired by Rooster
Time1h
Serves2

double smashed hereford beef, arugula pesto, tomato jam, goat cheese, arugula, on a beer bun. Served with a side of potatoes.

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Ingredients

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Burger Ingredients

Pesto Ingredients

Tomato Jam Ingredients

Potato Side Ingredients

Method

Burger Preparation

  1. 1

    Prepare the Beef Patties

    Divide the ground Hereford beef into two equal portions and form into balls. Smash each ball onto a hot grill or skillet to create thin patties. Season with salt and pepper.

  2. 2

    Cook the Patties

    Cook the smashed patties for 3-4 minutes on one side until browned. Flip and cook for another 2-3 minutes until desired doneness. Top each patty with goat cheese during the last minute of cooking to allow it to melt.

Pesto Preparation

  1. 3

    Make the Arugula Pesto

    In a food processor, combine fresh arugula, olive oil, Parmesan cheese, garlic cloves, and salt. Blend until smooth, scraping down the sides as necessary. Adjust salt to taste.

Tomato Jam Preparation

  1. 4

    Prepare the Tomato Jam

    Chop the tomatoes and place them in a saucepan over medium heat. Add sugar and apple cider vinegar. Cook for 20-25 minutes until thickened and jam-like consistency is achieved. Season with salt to taste.

Potato Side Preparation

  1. 5

    Roast the Potatoes

    Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C). Toss baby potatoes with olive oil, salt, and pepper. Spread on a baking sheet and roast for 25-30 minutes or until golden brown and crispy.

Assembly

  1. 6

    Assemble the Burgers

    Spread a layer of arugula pesto on the bottom half of each beer bun. Place the cooked beef patty with melted goat cheese on top, followed by a generous spoonful of tomato jam. Top with fresh arugula and cover with the top half of the bun.

  2. 7

    Serve

    Serve the PB & J Burger with a side of roasted baby potatoes. Enjoy!

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