A blend of Italian sausage and ground beef creates this casual "diner" sandwich.
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1 pound lean ground beef
12 pound mild bulk Italian sausage
13 cup finely chopped onion
1 12 teaspoons finely chopped garlic
14 teaspoon freshly ground or coarse ground pepper
6 (3/4-ounce) slices Land O Lakes® Provolone Cheese
1 (16-ounce) loaf ciabatta bread, sliced in half horizontally, cut into 6 equal pieces
3 tablespoons Land O Lakes® Butter, softened
Roasted red pepper strips, if desired
Fresh basil leaves, if desired
STEP 1
Heat gas grill on medium or charcoal grill until coals are ash white.
STEP 2
Combine ground beef, sausage, onion, garlic and pepper in bowl; mix lightly. Shape into 6 (1/2-inch thick) patties.
STEP 3
Place patties onto grill. Grill, turning once, 10-12 minutes or until internal temperature reaches at least 160°F. or until meat is no longer pink in center. Top each patty with slice of cheese during last minute of grilling.
STEP 4
Brush cut-sides of bread with butter. Place onto grill, buttered-side down. Grill until toasted.
STEP 5
Place burgers onto 6 toasted bread bottom pieces. Top each with roasted red pepper strips and basil, if desired. Top with remaining toasted bread pieces.
- For spicier burgers, use spicy Italian sausage.
- Roasted red peppers can be found in the canned food section of most large supermarkets.
The burger patty itself is just the beginning. Start with chicken, pork, veggies, a portabella mushroom or good, old-fashioned beef. Then heap on the flavors from there, with cheese, onions, salsa and even fruit.
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