How do you make a great burger even better? Top it with wine ketchup made with a dry, red Missouri wine such as Norton or Chambourcin. Try this recipe the next time you serve the perfect patty. It’s a delightful spin on the classic condiment. Check out this quick video to see just how easy the recipe is to make. 

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Missouri Wine Ketchup Recipe

Time: 15-20 minutes  |  Yield: 4-6 servings

Ingredients

½ cup    Missouri Norton or Chambourcin (dry red wine)

½ tbsp   Cornstarch

1 cup     Ketchup

Directions

Whisk cornstarch into wine. Add mixture to small saucepan, bring to a simmer and reduce until thickened enough to coat the back of a spoon, approximately 5-7 minutes. Turn off heat. Stir in ketchup until blended. Let cool completely. Top burgers or dip fries in this delicious ketchup and bring your next meal to a whole new level.

Classic Beef Burger Recipe

Recipe courtesy: Missouri Beef Industry Council

Time: 30 minutes  |  Yield: 4 servings

Ingredients

1 pound ground beef

1-1/2 teaspoons steak seasoning blend

4 hamburger buns, split

4 slices cheese (such as Cheddar, American, Swiss, etc.)

4 lettuce leaves

4 tomato slices

Directions

Combine ground beef and steak seasoning in large bowl, mixing lightly but thoroughly. Lightly shape into four 1/2-inch thick patties. Heart large nonstick skillet over medium heat until hot. Place patties in skillet; cook 12 to 15 minutes until instant-read thermometer inserted horizontally into center registers 160°F, turning occasionally.

Cooking times are for fresh or thoroughly thawed Ground Beef. Color is not a reliable indicator of ground beef doneness.