contest enterer's Notes:
Expand1 1/2 pound ground beef Ask a question about this ingredient
6 ounces tomato paste Ask a question about this ingredient
1/4 cup water Ask a question about this ingredient
3/4 teaspoons garlic powder Ask a question about this ingredient
3/4 teaspoons oregano Ask a question about this ingredient
3/4 teaspoons basil leaves Ask a question about this ingredient
2 precooked lasagna noodles Ask a question about this ingredient
6 tablespoons ricotta cheese Ask a question about this ingredient
1 cup grated mozarella cheese Ask a question about this ingredient
Preheat large skillet over medium heat.
Ask a question about this stepMix tomato paste with water and spices.
Ask a question about this stepDivide beef into two equal parts and roll each half into a circle.
Ask a question about this stepOn top of one of the halves, spoon half of the tomato paste mixture. The sauce should be spread to within an inch of the circle.
Ask a question about this stepPlace one noodle in the middle of the sauce. Place the remaining noodle on top of the first noodle in a criss cross fashion. Spread the ricotta cheese on top of the noodles to within an inch of the edge of the burger. Cover the ricotta cheese with the reamining tomato paste mixture.
Ask a question about this stepLift the edges of the burger with the ingredients on it and press the edges towards the center around the ingredients. Carefully place the second circle of beef on top of the first circle of beef and seal the edges.
Ask a question about this stepCarefully transfer the burger to the cooking pan. Cook the burger 7 to 10 minutes, or until desired doneness. Carefully flip the burger over.
Ask a question about this stepSprinkle with the mozarella cheese cover the pan to melt the cheese. Cook 7 to 10 minutes or until desired doneness.
Ask a question about this stepRemove giant burger from pan and cut into 4 to 6 pieces and serve.
Ask a question about this stepKen is an award-winning executive chef and owner of seven Boston area restaurants: Clio, Toro, Uni, Coppa, KO Prime, La Verdad and Earth.