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Summer Ground Beef and Celery Root Sandwich

Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings 4 servings
Calories 650
A flavorful and fresh sandwich combining tender ground beef with a tangy celery root remoulade, perfect for summer lunches.

Ingredients

Celery Root

  • 1 medium celery root (approx. 1 lb)

Mayonnaise

  • 1/2 cup high-quality mayonnaise

Dijon Mustard

  • 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard

Lemon Juice

  • 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice

Parsley

  • 1/4 cup fresh flat-leaf parsley, finely chopped

Capers

  • 2 tablespoons capers, drained and roughly chopped

Kosher Salt and Black Pepper

  • to taste Kosher salt and freshly cracked black pepper

Ground Beef

  • 1.5 lbs ground beef (80/20 or 85/15)

Garlic

  • 2 cloves minced garlic

Smoked Paprika

  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika

Worcestershire Sauce

  • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce

Brioche Buns or Potato Rolls

  • 4 to 6 buns Brioche buns or high-quality potato rolls

Unsalted Butter

  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter

Optional: Arugula or Butter Lettuce

  • a handful arugula or butter lettuce (optional)

Instructions 

  • Peel and grate the celery root, then toss with lemon juice. Mix mayonnaise, mustard, parsley, and capers to make remoulade, then combine with celery root. Chill for 20 minutes.
  • Season ground beef with garlic, paprika, and Worcestershire; form into patties or crumble.
  • Cook beef in a skillet until browned and cooked through, about 3-4 minutes per side.
  • Toast buns in butter until golden brown.
  • Assemble sandwiches: spread mustard on bottom bun, add beef, top with celery remoulade, and cover with top bun. Serve immediately.

Notes

For extra flavor, add arugula or butter lettuce before serving.
Calories: 650kcal
Cost: $15
Course: Lunch
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Beef, Celery Root, sandwich