Can be prepared in 45 minutes or less.

　　

Ingredients

Serves 2

　　3/4 pound ground beef

　　1 teaspoon minced fresh thyme leaves

　　1 teaspoon vegetable oil

　　mayonnaise to taste

　　2 onion rolls or hamburger buns, split

　　2 tablespoons finely chopped red onion

　　3/4 cup washed, spun dry, and chopped arugula

　　

Step 1

In a bowl gently combine beef and thyme and form into two 3/4-inch-thick patties. In a heavy skillet (preferably cast iron) heat oil over moderately high heat until hot but not smoking and reduce heat to moderate. Cook patties 3 1/2 minutes on each side for medium-rare meat and drain on paper towels.

　　

Step 2

Spread mayonnaise on insides of rolls and buns and make sandwiches with onion, arugula, and patties.