Prosciutto Arugula Burger

Ingredients

Ground beef

1 pound (preferably 80/20 for juiciness)

Salt

to taste

Black pepper

to taste

Olive oil

1 tablespoon

Prosciutto

4 slices

Arugula

2 cups, washed and dried

Burger buns

4, toasted

Garlic aioli

1/2 cup

Instructions

1. Preheat your grill to medium-high heat, ensuring it's nice and hot for the perfect sear.
2. In a bowl, season the ground beef with salt and pepper. Form the mixture into 4 equal-sized patties, making a slight indentation in the center of each to prevent puffing during cooking.
3. Grill the patties for about 5 minutes on each side, or until they reach your desired level of doneness. Aim for an internal temperature of 160°F (71°C) for medium.
4. While the burgers are grilling, heat the olive oil in a skillet over medium heat.
5. Add the prosciutto to the skillet and cook until crispy, about 2-3 minutes on each side. Remove and let it drain on paper towels.
6. Spread a generous layer of garlic aioli on the bottom halves of the toasted burger buns.
7. Place a burger patty on each bun, then top with crispy prosciutto and a generous handful of arugula.
8. Finish the burgers by placing the top half of the bun on each and serve immediately.