ITALIAN MEATLOAF BURGER

ITALIAN MEATLOAF BURGER image

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 18

1 lb. ground chuck.
1/4 lb. mild italian sausage.
1 red bell pepper, seeded, fine dice.
1 sweet onion chopped and carmelized. (can be carmalized the day before and refridgerated)
3 cloves garlic minced.
2 eggs.
3/4 cup italian seasoned bread crumbs.
1 cup parmesan reggiano.
1/4 cup parmesan reggiano.
1 tablespoon worcestershire.
1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar.
2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil.
1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley.
1 teaspoon salt.
1 teaspoon pepper.
1 cup marinara sauce.
2 tablespoons olive oil.
6 hamburger buns crisped on the grill.

Steps:

Carmelize the onion in the olive oil, when almost done add the peppers and garlic and cook till soft. Remove to a plate and let cool. Combine all ingredients except the marinara and 1/4 cup cheese, and mix thoughly. Form into 6 burger patties making and indentation on one side. (see note) Place indentation side down on a hot grille for 3 to 4 minutes. Flip burgers and add reserved marinara to the top of each burger, then sprinkle the reserved cheese over the sauce. Closethe lid and cook till an instant read thermometer reads 160 degrees. Remove from grill and tent with aluminum foil for 3 to 5 minutes. Place on a bun and serve.