INGREDIENTS:
– 1 egg, lightly beaten
– 2/3 cup chopped onion
– 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
– 1/4 cup snipped fresh oregano and/or basil (2 tsp. dried oregano/basil)
– 1/4 cup ketchup
– 2 cloves garlic, minced
– 1/4 teaspoon salt
– 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
– 1 lb. lean ground beef
– 1 lb. uncooked ground turkey
– 8 ciabatta rolls, split
– Tomato slices
– Fresh oregano and/or basil sprigs (optional)
DIRECTIONS:
1. In a large bowl, combine egg, onion, Parmesan cheese, the snipped fresh or the dried oregano and/or basil, the ketchup, garlic, salt, and pepper.
2. Add ground beef and ground turkey; mix well. Shape mixture into eight 3/4-inch-thick patties.
3. Place patties on the rack of a covered grill. Grill for 4 to 6 minutes on each side, or until no longer pink (165 degrees F), turning once halfway through grilling. Toast ciabatta rolls on the grill.
3. Top with cheese. Serve burgers on toasted ciabatta rolls with tomato slices and, if desired, additional fresh oregano and/or basil sprigs. Makes 8 servings.
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