Italian Stuffed Burgers Recipes

Steps:

• 1. Filling- In large non stick skillet, cook mushrooms, sausage and tomatoes over medium heat 8 minutes or until sausage is cooked through, stirring frequently. Remove from heat and drain; cool slightly and stir in shredded cheese and basil.
• 2. Prepare burgers. Form meat into 8 1/4 inch thick patties; sprinkle with salt and pepper. Divide filling evenly onto center of 4 patties. Top with remaining 4 patties. Pinch edges to seal.
• 3. Place burgers on hot grill. Cover and cook 15 minutes or until internal temp reaches 155 for medium doneness turning once. Top patties with cheese and let melt during last minute of cooking.

Steps:

• In small bowl, combine cheese, olives, and onion.
• Shape ground beef into eight patties, approximately 4 1/2-inch diameter.
• Place approximately 1/4 cup of cheese mixture in center of four patties; top with remaining patties. Press edges firmly together to seal; gently pat to 3/4-inch thickness.
• In small bowl, combine Italian seasoning, garlic powder, and pepper. Press evenly into both sides of each patty.
• Place patties on grill over medium, ash-covered coals. Grill, uncovered, 22 to 24 minutes to medium doneness (160 degrees) or until centers of patties are no longer pink and juices show no pink color; turn occasionally.
• Season burgers with salt, as desired. Line bottom of each roll with one tomato slice; top with burger.
• Add choice of toppings, if desired.

Steps:

• Heat grill to medium-high heat.
• Mix mayo and basil. Refrigerate until ready to use.
• Combine meat and garlic; shape into 8 thin patties. Top 4 patties with cheese; cover with remaining patties. Pinch edges together to seal. Grill 7 to 9 min. on each side or until burgers are done (160ºF).
• Spread buns with mayo mixture. Fill with lettuce, tomatoes, burgers and peppers.

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. In a saucepan, combine the celery, garlic, garlic powder, onion, Italian seasoning, and marjoram, and saute in the olive oil. Add the mushrooms, and cook until the liquid evaporates. In a mixing bowl, combine the barley, oats, sunflower seeds, pecans, sesame paste, and soy sauce with the saute mixture. Mix all of the ingredients thoroughly, and stuff into cleaned and seeded bell peppers. Bake 30 to 40 minutes until done. Top with freshly grated Parmesan cheese.