Easy Mediterranean Burger Recipe | Authentic Flavor

Mediterranean Burger

YIELD Makes 4 servings

INGREDIENTS

1‑1/2 pounds ground beef 1/4 cup (1 ounce) shredded mozzarella cheese 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese 2 tablespoons chopped kalamata olives 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley 1 tablespoon diced tomato 2 teaspoons dried oregano 1 teaspoon black pepper 4 hamburger buns, split

PREPARATION:

1. Prepare grill for direct cooking.
2. Shape beef into eight 1/4-inch-thick burger patties.
3. Combine cheeses, olives, parsley, tomato, oregano and pepper in small bowl. Place 1/4 of cheese mixture on top of 1 burger patty; spread to within 1/2 inch of edge. Top cheese mixture with another burger patty; seal edges to enclose filling. Repeat with remaining cheese mixture and burger patties.
4. Place burgers on grid. Grill, covered, over medium heat 8 to 10 minutes (or, uncovered, 13 to 15 minutes) to medium (160°F) or to desired doneness, turning halfway through grilling time.
5. Remove burgers from grill. Place burgers between buns.

This recipe appears in: Beef NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION: Sodium 560 mg Protein 39 g Fiber <1 g Carbohydrate 23 g Cholesterol 112 mg Total Fat 26 g Calories 496 DIETARY EXCHANGE: Fat 2-1/2 Meat 5 Starch 1-1/2