Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 pounds ground chuck (80 percent lean) or ground turkey (90 percent lean)
  • Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons canola oil
  • 4 slices Swiss cheese
  • 4 slices ripe beefsteak tomato, each 1 inch thick
  • 4 slices American cheese
  • 4 round slices fresh goat cheese, each 1/2 inch thick
  • 1/4 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
  • 4 hamburger buns, split; toasted (see page 15), if desired
  • 1 handful of arugula leaves

Method

  • Divide the meat into 4 equal portions (about 6 ounces each).
  • Form each portion loosely into a 3/4-inch-thick burger and make a deep depression in the center with your thumb.
  • Season both sides of each burger with salt and pepper.
  • Cook the burgers, using the oil (see page 16) and topping each one with a slice of Swiss and a basting cover during the last minute of cooking (see page 21).
  • Add the tomato slices to the grill or pan, cover each with a slice of American, a slice of goat, and some Parmesan.
  • Cover and melt for 1 minute.
  • Arrange some arugula on the bun bottoms and top each with a burger and a tomato slice.
  • Cover with the bun tops and serve immediately.