Italian-Style Burger

Fire up the grill and make this Pecorino and avocado burger.

Preparation Time15 mins
Cooking Time7 mins
Serves4
DifficultyEasy

Ingredients

For the Tuscan Burger Mix

455g ground beef

1/4 red onion, chopped finely

1 handful fresh flat-leaf parsley, picked and finely chopped

Salt and freshly ground black pepper

1 tablespoon grated Parmesan cheese

1 egg yolk

For the Toppings

4 slices cheese

4 burger buns

2 lettuce leaves

1 avocado, halved, pitted, peeled and sliced

Method

Preheat the barbeque to a medium-high heat.

For the Burgers:

In a large bowl, mix the beef, onion, parsley, Pecorino, and egg yolk and stir well until all ingredients are evenly distributed.

Divide the mixture in 4 equal portions and shape your burgers.

Grill your burgers 3 to 4 minutes on each side for medium-rare, cook longer for desired degree of doneness, or until an instant read thermometer inserted in the center of the burger reads 73°C for medium. Place the provolone cheese slices on top of the burgers the final minute of grilling.

Move the meat to a large platter to cool off slightly and rest 5 minutes. Meanwhile, lightly toast the burger buns.

Serve your burgers dressed with lettuce, avocado slices, and tomatoes.

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