THE PIEDMONTESE - Italian Hamburger
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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