F3 Week 8: NFL Highlights, Fantasy Football & Game-Day Grilling

F3 Podcast – Week 8

Football • Food • Fantasy

Week 8 is here, and the NFL season is starting to heat up!

Jonathan and Erin are back for another round of football talk, fantasy football headaches, bold predictions, and plenty of food-related conversation.

This week we’re looking at the biggest NFL storylines, what’s happening around the league, fantasy players worth watching, and the decisions that could make or break your week.

As always, we’ll wrap things up with our local food pick and spin the wheel to see where the conversation takes us next.

Football. Food. Fantasy.
Three things that make a great Sunday.

• -Classic Grilled Hamburger-

F3 Recipe of the week

 

Yield: 4 burgers
Prep time: 20 minutes
Roasting time: 40–50 minutes for garlic
Cooking time: 10–12 minutes

INGREDIENTS

Burger Patties

• 680 g ground beef (80/20)
• 3–4 cloves roasted garlic, mashed
• 15 mL (1 tbsp) Dijon mustard
• 5 mL (1 tsp) kosher salt
• 2.5 mL (½ tsp) freshly ground black pepper

Burger Toppings

• 4 hamburger buns
• 4 slices sharp cheddar cheese
• Lettuce leaves
• 1 tomato, sliced
• ½ red onion, thinly sliced
• Dill pickle slices
• Mayonnaise, ketchup and mustard

Roasted Garlic

• 1 whole garlic bulb
• 15 mL (1 tbsp) olive oil

 

INSTRUCTIONS

1. Roast the Garlic

Preheat oven to 190°C (375°F). Cut the top off the garlic bulb, drizzle with olive oil and wrap in foil. Roast for 40–50 minutes until soft and golden. Cool, squeeze out the cloves and mash into a paste.

 

 

2. Prepare the Burgers

Combine roasted garlic and Dijon mustard. Gently mix into the ground beef without overworking. Divide into four equal portions (approximately 170 g each). Shape into patties about ¾ inch thick and make a small indentation in the centre. Season both sides with salt and pepper just before grilling.

3. Grill and Assemble

Preheat grill to medium-high (205–230°C / 400–450°F). Grill burgers until the internal temperature reaches 71°C (160°F). Add cheddar during the final minute to melt. Toast buns cut-side down on the grill until golden. Assemble with mayonnaise, lettuce, burger patty, tomato, onion and pickles. Add ketchup or mustard if desired.

CHEF’S TIPS

• Beef: Use 80/20 ground beef for the best flavour and juiciness.
• Handling: Don’t overwork the meat or press down on the burgers while grilling.
• Preparation: Roast garlic and prepare toppings ahead of time. Keep formed patties refrigerated until cooking.
• Serving: Pair with French fries, onion rings, coleslaw or potato salad for a great game-day meal.

Food Safety: Always cook ground beef to an internal temperature of 71°C (160°F), checked with a digital thermometer.