A burger fit for an emperor.
Caesar Salad
Beef Burger on Garlic Crostini
- 1 pound 95% lean ground
beef
2 cloves garlic, minced
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
4 romaine lettuce leaves
1/4 cup freshly shaved or grated Parmesan cheese
Garlic Crostini:
8 slices sourdough bread (about 1/2 inch thick)
3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
2 large cloves garlic, cut lengthwise into quarters
- Combine ground beef, minced
garlic, salt and pepper in large bowl, mixing lightly but thoroughly.
Lightly shape into four 1/2-inch thick patties.
- Grill over medium heat
coals or medium heat gas grill setting until internal temperature
reaches 160°F, 8 to 10 minutes, turning once halfway through
grilling time. Season with additional salt and pepper, if desired.
- Meanwhile, brush both
sides of bread slices lightly with olive oil. Place bread around
outer edge of grid. Grill until lightly toasted, turning once.
Remove bread from grid; rub both sides of each slice with garlic
quarter.
- To assemble place one
lettuce leaf on each of four slices of bread; top each with burger.
Sprinkle evenly with cheese and top with remaining slices.
Serves 4.
Nutrition information per
serving: 428 calories; 30 g protein; 32 g carbohydrate; 19 g
fat; 812 mg sodium; 69 mg cholesterol; 8.0 mg niacin; 0.4 mg
vitamin B6; 2.2 mcg vitamin B12; 4.2 mg iron; 6.2 mg zinc.
Recipe and photograph provided
courtesy of Texas Beef Council and Beef It's Whats For Dinner.
