Mediterranean Burgers with Olive Tapenade
serves 4 to 6
Ingredients:
= Place small freezer bag in crock and add:
== 1/4 cups chopped kalamata olives
== 1/4 cups chopped Spanish green olive
== 4 teaspoons minced fresh dill
== 4 teaspoons minced fresh parsley
== 1 tablespoon olive oil
== 2 tablespoons lemon juice
== 1/4 teaspoons white sugar
=Seal and set aside.
Directions:
=Place sheets of foil on work surface.
=In mixing bowl combine the following:
== 2/3 cups feta cheese
== 4 teaspoons lemon zest
== 1 teaspoon dried oregano
== 2 teaspoons fresh rosemary
== 1/4 teaspoons black pepper
== 2 bags of ground beef (2 pounds)
=Using gloves, mix until all ingredients are combined.
=Divide meat mixture into 6 equal portions.
=Form each portion into a burger patty, approximately 1/4" to 1/2" thick.
=Individually wrap in foil sheets and place in large freezer bag.
=Take 2 bags of hamburger buns (6 buns total)
Cooking Directions:
Defrost completely. Preheat grill. Remove burgers from foil and grill until cooked, approximately 6 minutes per side. Top with olive tapenade and serve on warm roll.
Internal Temperature: 155° F