*Don't Kiss Me Garlic Burgers*

By boscobojo

Ingredients

• 4 cloves garlic
• 1/3 cup fresh basil leaves
• 2 Tbl. pine nuts
• 3/4 cup plus 1 Tbl. extra virgin olive oil
• 1 onion, thinly sliced
• 1 lb. ground beef chuck
• 3/4 tsp. crushed red pepper
• salt
• 1/2 pound brie cheese, sliced
• 4 kaiser rolls, split

Preparation

Step 1

1. Using a food processor, chop the garlic. Add the basil and pine nuts and, with the machine on, pour in 1/2 cup olive oil and process until almost smooth.

2. In a medium skillet, heat 1/4 cup olive oil over medium heat. Add the onion and cook, stirring occasionally, until softened and browned, 15 minutes.

3. Meanwhile, preheat a grill or grill pan to high. In a medium bowl, combine the beef, crushed red pepper and 1 tsp. salt. Shape into 4 patties; brush with the remaining 1 tbl. olive oil, then grill for 5 minutes. Flip and grill for another 5 minutes; top with the cheese for the last 3 minutes of cooking. Grill the rolls until golden.

4. Spread the pesto on the roll bottoms; top each with a beef patty and some onions and cover with a roll top.