Shelly's Recipe

GRILLED ITALIAN STYLE BURGERS

Category: Sandwiches I

1 lb ground beef
1/2 lb hot or mild Italian sausage removed from casing.
1 small red onion, finely chopped
2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
1/2 cup seasoned bread crumbs
1/4 cup freshly grated Romano cheese
1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
1 egg
1 tsp liquid smoke
1/4 tsp salt
1/4 tsp fresh ground pepper

Toppings
6 slices provolone cheese
1 small red onion, sliced thin
1 beefsteak tomato, sliced thin
1 jar roasted red peppers
10 fresh basil leaves
8 small loaves foccacia bread sliced in half

Mix all the hamburger ingredients in a medium sized bowl. Shape into burger shaped patties. Place directly on grill for 10 minutes. Turn once and grill the other side for 10 more minutes. Top with provolone cheese until melted, about 1 minute.

Remove burgers and toast the foccacio face side down for I minute or you can use regular hamburger buns. Top with sliced onion, tomato, roasted red peppers and fresh basil leaves. Serves 8.