Party-Size Burger with Grilled Pepper
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Long, oval and soft flatbread, available at many supermarkets and Greek and Middle Eastern stores, is the mega bun.
Servings: 6
Ingredients:
| Nutritional Info | |
| Per serving: about | - |
| cal | 438 |
| pro | 31 g |
| total fat | 21 g |
| sat. fat | 7 g |
| carb | 28 g |
| fibre | 2 g |
| chol | 129 mg |
| sodium | 750 mg |
| % RDI: | - |
| calcium | 9% |
| iron | 29% |
| vit A | 16% |
| vit C | 85% |
| folate | 15% |
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2 eggs
1/3 cup (75 mL) dry bread crumbs
1/4 cup (50 mL) chopped drained oil-packed sun-dried tomatoes
1/4 cup (50 mL) grated parmesan cheese
2 tbsp (25 mL) chopped fresh basil
1 small onion, grated
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 tbsp (15 mL) dijon mustard
1/2 tsp (2 mL) each salt and pepper
1-1/2 lb (750 g) lean ground beef
1 flatbread (16- x 7-inches/40 x 18 cm)
Topping:
1 large sweet red pepper
1 tbsp (15 mL) extra-virgin olive oil
1/4 tsp (1 mL) each salt and pepper
1/2 cup (125 mL) fresh basil leaves
Preparation:
Topping: Seed and core red pepper; cut lengthwise into sixths. In bowl, toss oil, salt and pepper to coat. Place on greased grill over medium heat; close lid and grill, turning once, until tender, 15 to 20 minutes. (Make-ahead: Transfer to small airtight container; let cool. Cover and refrigerate for up to 24 hours.)
In large bowl, beat eggs; stir in bread crumbs, tomatoes, Parmesan cheese, basil, onion, garlic, mustard, salt and pepper. Add beef; mix just until combined. On rimless baking sheet, shape into 8- x 6-inch (20 x 15 cm) patty. (Make-ahead: Cover and refrigerate for up to 2 hours.)
Slide patty onto greased grill over medium heat; close lid and grill for 10 minutes. Loosen with wide spatula. Slide onto clean rimless baking sheet; invert onto second rimless baking sheet and slide back onto grill. Grill until digital thermometer inserted sideways into centre registers 160°F (71°C), about 10 minutes.
Meanwhile, cut flatbread in half crosswise. Place on grill; grill, turning once, until golden, 5 minutes. Place burger on one half of bread. Arrange basil and grilled pepper on burger. Place remaining bread on top. Cut into 6 pieces.
In large bowl, beat eggs; stir in bread crumbs, tomatoes, Parmesan cheese, basil, onion, garlic, mustard, salt and pepper. Add beef; mix just until combined. On rimless baking sheet, shape into 8- x 6-inch (20 x 15 cm) patty. (Make-ahead: Cover and refrigerate for up to 2 hours.)
Slide patty onto greased grill over medium heat; close lid and grill for 10 minutes. Loosen with wide spatula. Slide onto clean rimless baking sheet; invert onto second rimless baking sheet and slide back onto grill. Grill until digital thermometer inserted sideways into centre registers 160°F (71°C), about 10 minutes.
Meanwhile, cut flatbread in half crosswise. Place on grill; grill, turning once, until golden, 5 minutes. Place burger on one half of bread. Arrange basil and grilled pepper on burger. Place remaining bread on top. Cut into 6 pieces.
Additional Information
- Variation
Pita Burgers with Grilled Pepper: Shape into six 3/4-inch (2 cm) thick patties. Place on greased grill over medium heat; close lid and grill, turning once, until digital thermometer inserted sideways into centre reads 160°F (71°C), 12 to 14 minutes. Serve in warmed pita breads with grilled pepper and basil. Makes 6 servings.
Tags:
Sandwiches-Burgers-Wraps; Eggs; Cheese/Other Dairy; Meat-Beef; Vegetables; BBQ/Grill; Make-Ahead;
Source
Get Grilling: Summer 2007
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