Italian Burgers With Salami & Mozzarella |
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Prep Time: 25 Minutes Cook Time: 25 Minutes |
Ready In: 50 Minutes Servings: 4 |
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Instead of having the same old hamburgers, try this great Italian burger loaded with fresh herbs, & garlic. What really gives it that great flavor is the crispy Salami and Mozzarella - fabulous, Mangia! Ingredients:
1 lb lean ground turkey |
1/4 cup egg substitute |
1/4 cup dry italian breadcrumbs |
1 teaspoon oregano (fresh greek or italian -minced) |
2 teaspoons italian basil (fresh minced) |
1 -2 minced garlic clove (depending on your taste) |
1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (may want to use less if you are sensitive to heat spices) |
2 tablespoons romano cheese (freshly grated, pecorino romano or any paremesan type cheese will do) |
1/4 teaspoon salt |
1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper |
8 slices hard salami |
1 cup shredded light mozzarella cheese |
italian bread (good crusty type or ciabatta) |
olive oil (preferrably e.v.o.o., extra virgin) |
prepared marinara sauce |
Directions:
1. Combine the ground turkey and the first 9 ingredients well - then, divide evenly and shape into burger patties, cover with plastic wrap and set aside.
2. Cover a cookie sheet with tin foil, or - place a silpat on a cookie sheet & preheat oven to 325 degrees. Place the salami slices evenly (but not touching) on the covered cookie sheet. Bake salami in the 325 degree oven for 15 minutes - then, transfer salami slices to a plate covered with paper towels to absorb the excess oils.
3. Grill burgers either on a hot outdoor grill, or cast iron stove top grill - approximately 5 minutes per side for medium rare - longer for well done (whatever your preference may be). Slice the Italian bread or Ciabatta into even slices - enough for 2 slices per patty & brush or use your 'misto' sprayer on one side with E.V.O.O. (Extra Virgin Olive Oil)& grill (oil side down) to get the grill prints on the bread. Once Burgers are cooked, remove to a platter where they can rest for approximately 5 minutes. Remove grilled Bread and place 1/4 cup of the shredded light Mozzarella cheese, then the Burger, then the Salami (2 slices per burger). You can then serve the burgers with either a very good prepared Marinara Pasta Sauce or your favorite condiment.
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