Hidden Treasure Burgers
Ingredients
1 1/2lbs. ground round 85% lean
Fresh basil {about 1 cup][chopped fine]
Fresh parsley {about 1 cup][chopped fine]
1 large tomato[diced] [tomato in can may be substituded] should equal 1 cup
1/4 cup red onion [diced]
1 garlic clove [chopped very fine]
1 tbls.balsamic vinegar
1 tbls.olive oil
s+p to taste
blue cheese [crumbled] [about 5ozs.]
Instructions
1.Mix sirloin with half the basil and parsley. [1/2 cup each]
2.In seperate bowl mix remaining basil and parsley, tomato,onions,garlic,balsamic vinegar, olive oil, and s+p.[Right before using drain off excess liquid]
3.Begin making burgers making sure their about 1/4 in. thick.Shape mixture into 8 patties.
4.Use about 2tbls.tomato mixture on 4 of the burgers, sprinkle blue cheese over top of mixture, cover with remaining 4 burgers sealing edge together with fingers. Lightly press center to flatten.
5.Heat grill. Place burgers on gas grill over med. heat or on charcoal grill 4 to 6 inch. from med. coals cover grill. Cook 10 to 12 mins. turning once.[Makes 4 burgers][Serve with large crusty rolls of choice]