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Grilled Prosciutto and Parmesan Garlic Burger with Marinated Tomatoes

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Grilled Prosciutto and Parmesan Garlic Burger with Marinated Tomatoes
  • This recipe was entered in the contest for Your Best Beef Burgers
  • A&M's Testing Notes: A wonderful twist on a bacon cheeseburger. Kiss the Cook hits all the right elements and gives them an Italian twist: crunchy, salty prosciutto, melty cheese, a kiss of sweet tomatoes and...

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    Kiss the Cook's Notes: Shredded parmesan cheese and minced garlic make this burger extra juicy. Lightly sautéing the vine-ripened tomatoes marinated in red wine vinegar, honey and basil infuses the sweet and tangy...

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Serves 6

Marinated Tomatoes:

3 vine-ripened tomatoes (about 2 cups), seeded and chopped Ask a question about this ingredient

2 tablespoons red wine vinegar Ask a question about this ingredient

1 tablespoon honey Ask a question about this ingredient

1 1/2 teaspoons Dijon mustard Ask a question about this ingredient

1 teaspoon extra-virgin olive oil Ask a question about this ingredient

2 tablespoons fresh basil, chopped Ask a question about this ingredient

Grilled Prosciutto and Parmesan Garlic Burger:

1 1/2 pounds ground beef Ask a question about this ingredient

4 tablespoons finely shredded, not grated, parmesan cheese Ask a question about this ingredient

1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce Ask a question about this ingredient

2 cloves garlic, minced Ask a question about this ingredient

sea salt and freshly ground black pepper to tasted Ask a question about this ingredient

6 slices proscuitto Ask a question about this ingredient

4 ounces fresh mozzarella, shredded Ask a question about this ingredient

6 whole-grain hamburger buns, toasted Ask a question about this ingredient

canola mayonnaise Ask a question about this ingredient

  1. In a large bowl, combine the ground beef, parmesan cheese, Worcestershire sauce, garlic, salt and pepper. Use your hands to mix the ingredients until just combined and shape into 6 patties. Place on a lined baking sheet, cover loosely with plastic wrap and refrigerate for 30 minutes.

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  2. To make Marinated Tomatoes: In a small fire-proof skillet, combine olive oil, vinegar, honey, mustard, salt and freshly ground black pepper. Add tomatoes and coat with marinade. When patties are ready to be cooked, preheat your grill on medium-high heat. and place the skillet with the marinated tomatoes in it directly on the grill. Sauté 2 to 3 minutes or until thoroughly heated. Remove from heat, and stir in basil. Set aside.

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  3. Grill the burgers, flipping once until desired doneness. Meanwhile, grill the prosciutto slices until slightly crisp, about 1 minute, then flip and grill for another 30 seconds. Set aside.

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  4. To assemble the burger, spread mayonnaise on toasted bun and place a meat patty on top. Layer with a slice of grilled prosciutto, shredded mozzarella, and a heaping tablespoon of marinated tomatoes. Top with toasted bun.

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