Meat Lover's Burger

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Ingredients

  • 2 ripe plum tomatoes, sliced 1/2" thick
  • Sprinkle of oregano
  • Salt and pepper
  • EVOO for drizzling
  • 1/4 lb pancetta or bacon, finely diced
  • 1 lb. ground beef sirloin
  • 2 large garlic cloves minced or grated
  • Handful flat leaf parsley, finely chopped
  • 1/8 lb spicy salami, coarsely chopped
  • 1/4 lb ham
  • 4 thick deli slices of provolone cheese
  • 4 crusty rolls, split
  • Handful of arugula leaves
  • Handful of basil leaves, torn
  • Thinly sliced red onion

Preparation

Step 1

Heat the oven to 350 degrees F. Arrange the tomatoes on a cooling rack over a baking sheet and season with oregano, salt and pepper. Drizzle with EVOO and roast for about 40 mins to tart them up.

In a medium skillet, brown the pancetta (or bacon) in a bit of EVOO and let cool. Place the beef and pancetta in a bowl, then add the garlic, parsley, a little salt and lots of pepper. Grind the salami and ham in the food processor into fine bits; add to the meat.

Form the meats into 4 patties, thinner at the center than at the edges for even cooking. Drizzle the meat with EVOO and cook in a hot cast iron skillet over medium high heat for 8 mins for medium, flipping occasionally. Top with the cheese and melt. Serve on the rolls, topped with the oven roasted tomatoes, arugula, basil, red onion and drizzle of EVOO.