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
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- -- 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
- 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.
- Place patties over medium, ash-covered coals. Grill, uncovered, 11 to 13 minutes to medium (160� F) doneness, until not pink in center and juices show no pink color, turning occasionally. Season with salt and pepper, as desired.
- 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.
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