Two-Tomato Italian Burgers

  • Prep 30 min
  • Total 30 min
  • Servings 6

Ingredients

  • 12 sun-dried tomato halves (not oil-packed)
  • 1 lb lean (at least 80%) ground beef
  • 1/2 lb bulk Italian pork sausage
  • 6 slices (1 oz each) provolone cheese, cut in half
  • 12 fresh basil leaves, if desired
  • 12 slices tomato, cut in half
  • 6 slices ciabatta bread or other Italian flatbread, cut in half

Steps

  • 1
    Heat gas or charcoal grill. Place sun-dried tomatoes in small bowl. Pour enough boiling water over tomatoes to cover. Let stand 10 minutes.
  • 2
    Drain tomatoes; chop. In large bowl, mix beef, sausage and chopped tomatoes. Shape mixture into 6 oblong patties, about 1/2 inch thick.
  • 3
    Place patties on grill over medium-high heat. Cover grill; cook 10 to 12 minutes, turning once, until meat thermometer inserted in center of patties reads 160°F. Top each burger with cheese for last 2 minutes of grilling.
  • 4
    Top burgers with basil and tomatoes. Serve burgers between slices of ciabatta bread.

  • To carry patties to a picnic or potluck for on-site grilling, pack them in a single layer in a plastic food container and keep chilled until grilling.
  • Ciabatta is an Italian flatbread with a chewy texture. If you can't find ciabatta, use a loaf of French bread instead and cut into 12 diagonal slices.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 Sandwich
Calories
555
Calories from Fat
260
Total Fat
29g
Saturated Fat
12g
Cholesterol
90mg
Sodium
1080mg
Total Carbohydrate
42g
Dietary Fiber
3g
Protein
34g
% Daily Value*:
Iron
24%
24%
Exchanges:
2 Starch; 2 Vegetable;
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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