Italian Steak Melt Burgers

 

                    Ring the changes and use mozzarella cheese, fontina, Bel Paese, or even Gorgonzola in this recipe. These delicious burgers are ideal served as a part of a barbecue party  or an informal supper dish.

Serves 4

• 1 lb/450 gr best ground steak
• 1 onion, grated
• 2-4 garlic cloves, finely chopped
• 1 small red bell pepper, seeded, peeled, and chopped
• One-tird cup pitted black olives, finely chopped
• Pepper
• 1 tablespoon tomato paste
• 2 large tomatoes, thickly sliced
• 3 oz/85 gr Gruyère cheese, sliced

1. Place the ground steak, onion, garlic, red bell pepper, olives, pepper, and tomato paste in a food processor and, using the pulse button, blend together.
2. Shape into 4 equal-size burgers, then cover and let chill for at least 30 minutes.
3. Preheat the broiler to medium-high.
4. Place the burgers on a foil-lined broiler rack and cook under the hot broiler for 3-5 minutes on each side or until cooked to personal preference.
5. Place a tomato slice on top of each burger, then place the cheese over the tomato.
6. Broil for an additional 2-3 minutes, or until the cheese starts to melt.
7. Place some radicchio and aragula leaves on the bases of 4 lightly toasted ciabatta rolls, drizzle with a little balsamic vinegar.
8. Place the burgers on top, sprinkle some Parmesan cheese shavings over them and place the lid in position.
9. Serve.

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