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Expand3/4 cups extra virgin olive oil, plus 2 T for sauteing onions and garlic Ask a question about this ingredient
1/4 cup balsamic vinegar Ask a question about this ingredient
2 tablespoons dijon mustard Ask a question about this ingredient
3 tablespoons mixed dried Italian herbs Ask a question about this ingredient
1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper Ask a question about this ingredient
12 slices fresh mozzarella Ask a question about this ingredient
12 slices fresh tomato Ask a question about this ingredient
24 medium to large fresh basil leaves Ask a question about this ingredient
1 medium sized sweet onion, diced Ask a question about this ingredient
3 garlic cloves, chopped Ask a question about this ingredient
1/4 cup dry white wine Ask a question about this ingredient
1/4 pound hard salami, diced Ask a question about this ingredient
1/4 pound prosciutto, diced Ask a question about this ingredient
1/4 cup fresh Italian flat leaf parsley, chopped Ask a question about this ingredient
1 cup shredded fresh Parmesan Ask a question about this ingredient
3 pounds ground veal Ask a question about this ingredient
2 eggs, beaten Ask a question about this ingredient
12 pieces Italian flat bread, cut to size of hamburger buns, and sliced open Ask a question about this ingredient
1/2 stick butter, melted Ask a question about this ingredient
Whisk together the oil, vinegar and mustard. Add herbs and pepper and mix. Pour over tomatoes, basil and mozzarella and set aside.
Ask a question about this stepPrepare charcoal grill for medium heat. Saute onion and garlic in olive oil in small iron skillet on heated grill. Add wine, and reduce for a couple of minutes. Set aside.
Ask a question about this stepProcess salami, proscuitto, Parmesan and parsley in food processor just until coarsely ground.
Ask a question about this stepAdd onion mixture and salami mixture to ground veal. Add eggs and mix gently with hands to combine. Form into 12 patties, handling as little as possible.
Ask a question about this stepCook on medium grill (which has been brushed with olive oil) for 3 minutes on each side, turning only once (or cook to your desired doneness). Remove from heat, place a slice of mozzarella on each patty, tent with foil and let rest while grilling bread. Butter cut sides of bread and grill, buttered side down until toasted.
Ask a question about this stepRemove tomatoes and basil from dressing. Place a slice of tomato and 2 basil leaves on top of cheese. Cover with top piece of flat bread…buon appettito!
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