Shelly's Recipe

ITALIAN BURGERS I

Category: Burgers

1 lb hot Italian sausage, casings removed
8 oz ground pork
3 clove garlic, pressed
2 tsp dried Italian seasoning, crumbled
1/4 cup oil-packed sun-dried tomatoes, drained and minced
1/4 cup mayonnaise
4 slices onion, 1/4 inch thick
1 large red bell pepper, quartered lengthwise
4 slices provolone cheese, 1/4 inch thick
4 onion rolls, halved horizontally

Mix first 4 ingredients in a large bowl. Season with pepper. Divide mixture into quarters. Shape each into 3/4 inch patty. Mix tomato and mayonnaise in a small bowl to blend. (Can be prepared 1 day ahead.) Cover patties and tomatoes mayonnaise separately, chill.)

Prepare grill to medium high heat. Grill burgers, onions and peppers until burgers are cooked through and vegetables are lightly charred, turning occasionally, about 10 minutes.

Remove vegetables from grill. Top burgers with cheese. Place rolls on grill cut side down. Cover with lid and cook until cheese melts and buns are heated through, about 2 minutes. Transfer buns to platter.

Spread 3/4 tbsp mayonnaise mixture over each bun. Top with burger, then vegetables. Cover with top half of buns and serve. Serves 4