26 Jun 2008 3:48 PM:
Hi everyone
Today I am choosing mainly because I am a bit old fashioned when it comes to barbecues but I just love a good burger, so with no furher ado
Beef and mozzarella burgers with tomatoes
500 g (1lb 2 oz) minced (ground) beef 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
160g (5 3/4 oz/2 cups) fresh breadcrumbs 1 egg
1 red onion, finely chopped 8 pieces mozzarella cheese,
4 garlic cloves, crushed 2 cm x 3cm x 5mm (3/4 x 1 1/4 x 1/4 inch)
30g (1 oz) finely shredded basil leaves olive oil spray
50 g (1 3/4 oz) pitted black olives,finely chopped
Chargrilled tomatoes
6 roma (plum)tomatoes
1 1/2 tablespoon olive oil
Put the beef, breadcrums, onion, garlic, basil, olives, balsamic vinegar and egg in a large bowl and season. Use your hands to mix it all together, then cover and refigerate the mixture for about 2 hours.
Divide the beef mixture into eight portions and roll each portion into a ball. Push a piece of mozzarela into the middle of each ball, then push the mince mixture over to covere the hole and flatten the ball to form a patty.
To make the chargrilled tomatoes, slice the tomatoes in half lenghways and toss them with the olive oil. Spray the barbecue grill plate with olive oil and preheat it to high direct heat. Cook the tomatoes, cut side down, for 8 minutes then turn them over and cook for another 5 minutes or untill they are soft.
Cook the patties on one side for 5 minutes, then flip and cook for a further 5 minutes or untill they are completely cooked through and the cheese has melted, Serve the burgers and chargrilled tomatoes with agreen salad.
I think this one is a absolute must in your barbecue armory.
all the best
Anthony Franks
The Book Point
Avd. Isabel manoja, 10
Edif.San Enrique
Local 42 de Torremolinos
afranks@thebookpointspain.com
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