Aged Gouda Balsamic Burger & Roasted Beets

Aged Gouda Balsamic Burger & Roasted Beets 

2 cups baby beets, thoroughly cleaned, peeled and halved
1 Tbs. olive oil
1 Tbs. balsamic vinegar
2 tsp. fresh rosemary, minced
sea salt and pepper

1/2 lb. organic ground beef (85% lean)
4 oz. aged gouda, chopped into chunks, divided
1 Tbs. balsamic vinegar
1 tsp. fresh rosemary, minced
sea salt and pepper
1-2 burger buns

 

Preheat the oven 425 degrees.

 

Toss together the beets, olive oil, vinegar, rosemary, and salt and pepper.

 

Roast in the oven, turning every so often, for about 30-40 minutes, until soft.

 

Preheat the grill.

 

Meanwhile, for the burgers into patties, mixed with gouda, balsamic vinegar, rosemary, and salt and pepper.

 

Grill to desired doneness.

 

Serve on toasted buns with the roasted beets.