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Caesar Salad Beef Burgers on Garlic Crostini

Source of Recipe


National Cattlemen's Beef Association






List of Ingredients



• 1 lb. ground beef
  
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
  
• 1/2 tsp pepper
  
• Salt and pepper
  
• 4 romaine lettuce leaves
  
• 1/4 cup freshly shaved or grated Parmesan cheese
  
• .
  
• -- For the Garlic Crostini --
  
• 8 slices sourdough bread (about 4 x 3 x 1/2-inch)
  
• Extra-virgin olive oil
  
• 2 large cloves garlic, cut lengthwise into quarters
  






Instructions



1. Combine ground beef, minced garlic and 1/2 teaspoon pepper in large bowl, mixing lightly but thoroughly. Lightly shape into four 1/2-inch-thick patties.
   
   
2. Place patties over medium, ash-covered coals. Grill, uncovered, 11 to 13 minutes to medium (160º F) doneness, until not pink in center and juices show no pink color, turning occasionally. Season with salt and pepper, as desired.
   
   
3. Meanwhile, brush both sides of bread slices with oil, as needed. Place bread around outer edge of grill. Grill a few minutes until lightly toasted, turning once. Remove bread slices from grid. Rub both sides of each slice with a garlic quarter. Place one lettuce leaf on 4 of the bread slices; top each with a burger. Sprinkle evenly with cheese; cover with remaining bread slices. Cut burgers in half, if desired.
   
   Makes 4 servings.
   
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   COOK'S TIP: Use a vegetable peeler to quickly shave Parmesan cheese.