THE PIEDMONTESE - Italian Hamburger



'The Taste of Andre,' or the Piedmontese Italian hamburger, combines the rich flavors of Piedmontese beef with an Italian twist. This burger is delicious. It has meat that is juicy, melted mozzarella, prosciutto, and basil pesto.

Ingredients:

  • 1 lb Piedmontese beef
  • 1/4 cup finely chopped onions
  • 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1/4 cup breadcrumbs
  • 1/4 cup milk
  • 1 egg
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper
  • 4 burger buns
  • 4 slices mozzarella cheese
  • 4 lettuce leaves
  • 4 tomato slices
  • 4 slices prosciutto
  • 4 tbsp basil pesto

Instructions:

In a bowl, combine the breadcrumbs and milk

Let it sit for 5 minutes

In a separate bowl, mix the Piedmontese beef, chopped onions, grated Parmesan cheese, egg, salt, and black pepper

Add the breadcrumb mixture to the beef mixture and combine well

Divide the mixture into 4 equal portions and shape them into burger patties

Preheat your grill or stovetop pan over medium-high heat

Grill the burger patties for about 4-5 minutes per side, or until they reach your desired level of doneness

During the last minute of grilling, place a slice of mozzarella cheese on each patty to melt

Toast the burger buns on the grill until they are lightly browned

Spread basil pesto on the bottom half of each bun

Place a lettuce leaf on top of the pesto, followed by a burger patty with melted mozzarella

Add a slice of prosciutto on top of the patty, then a tomato slice

Close the burger with the top half of the bun

Serve hot and enjoy your delicious Piedmontese Italian hamburger!


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