Name: Grilled Burgers with Meyer Lemon Butter
Yield: Makes 4
Ingredients: 6 tablespoons (3/4 stick) butter, room temperature; 1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh tarragon; 1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh basil; 1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh Italian parsley; 1 teaspoon finely grated Meyer lemon peel or regular lemon peel; 1 teaspoon fresh Meyer lemon juice or regular lemon juice; 1 1/2 pounds ground beef (15% fat); Vegetable oil (for brushing); 4 sesame seed hamburger buns; 1 large tomato, thinly sliced crosswise; 1 bunch arugula; Ingredient info: Meyer lemons are a bit sweeter than regular lemons and have a slight floral note. They're available at some supermarkets and farmers' markets.

Grilled Burgers with Meyer Lemon ButterHans Gissinger

A pat of the slightly tangy butter is tucked into the center of each beef patty. As the burger cooks, the butter melts, giving the meat an extra-tender texture and a hit of citrusy flavor.

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