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Basil Mozzarella Burgers
 
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Prep Time: 30 Minutes
Cook Time: 18 Minutes
Ready In: 48 Minutes
Servings: 4
Burgers Italian-style. We love 'em.
Ingredients:
1/2 cup finely chopped onion
2 tablespoons fine dry breadcrumbs
2 tablespoons chopped green bell peppers
2 tablespoons ketchup
1 tablespoon prepared horseradish
1 tablespoon prepared mustard
salt and pepper
1 lb ground beef
4 slices smoked mozzarella cheese or 4 slices regular mozzarella cheese
4 whole wheat hamburger buns, toasted
fresh basil leaf
1/2 cup purchased roasted red pepper, strips
1 tablespoon finely chopped pitted olive
2 teaspoons olive oil
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Directions:
1. To make relish: add the relish ingredients to the container of a food processor; cover and pulse until coarsely chopped; cover and chill for 2-3 hours.
2. To make burgers: stir together the onion, bread crumbs, and bell pepper in a mixing bowl.
3. Add the ketchup, horseradish, mustard, salt and pepper to taste; stir to mix.
4. Add the ground beef; stir to mix.
5. Shape mixture into 4 patties.
6. Grill patties over medium heat for 7 minutes; turn and grill 7-11 more minutes or until done.
7. Top patties with a slice of cheese during the last 2 minutes or grilling time.
8. Serve patties on toasted whole wheat buns with red sweet pepper relish and fresh basil leaves.
By RecipeOfHealth.com