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Bistro Burger Menu

Forget the bun—the only bread you'll want near these these bistro-inspired burgers is a warm, crusty baguette. Like this menu? Become a member for access to thousands of recipes and menu ideas!A decadent burger stuffed with blue cheese and topped with a rich red-wine pan sauce forms the foundation of this bistro-style menu. In typical French fashion, beef must be accompanied by a mound of crispy french fries—we roast our in the oven for lots of flavor and crunch. Finally, the meal is rounded out with a classic green salad, and finished simply with fresh figs, a dollop of lemon-scented mascarpone, and a drizzle of honey.

the menu

Stuffed Blue Cheese Burgers Red-Wine Pan Sauce Oven Fries Mesclun Greens with Classic Sherry Vinaigrette Figs with Lemon-Scented Mascarpone & Honey

Shopping List

Fresh Produce: 2 large shallots 2 large russet potatoes (about 1-3/4 lb. total) 4 to 5 oz. (four large handfuls) baby greens or mesclun 1 large lemon 12 fresh figs

Meat, Dairy & Eggs: 1-1⁄2 lb. ground 80% to 85% lean beef, preferably chuck 4 oz. crumbled creamy blue cheese, such as Point Reyes Farmstead Original Blue 4 Tbs. unsalted butter 1/2 cup mascarpone

Other Groceries: 3⁄4 cup red wine

Pantry Staples: 1 cup lower-salt beef or chicken broth 1/2 cup good-quality extra-virgin olive oil 2 Tbs. sherry vinegar 1 Tbs. balsamic vinegar 2-1/2 tsp. Dijon mustard, preferably grainy 2 tsp. Worcestershire sauce Honey for drizzling Whole nutmeg Kosher salt Fleur de sel or other coarse salt Black peppercorns