Bruschetta Beef Patties

Derf's Note:

Tasty burger, either serve on a bun of your choice or as patties with mashed potatoes and the juices as a sauce.

• Total Time: 25 mins
• Prep Time: 10 mins
• Cook Time: 15 mins

Ingredients:

Servings: 4

• 1 egg
• ¼ cup dry breadcrumbs
• 2 cloves garlic , smashed
• 2 teaspoons dried Italian herb seasoning
• ½ teaspoon salt
• ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 1 lb lean ground beef
• 1 teaspoon vegetable oil
• 2 tomatoes , chopped
• ½ sweet green pepper , chopped
• 1 small onion , chopped
• ¼ cup chopped fresh parsley
• ½ cup shredded provolone cheese or ½ cup mozzarella cheese

Directions:

1. In a bowl, whisk together egg, bread crumbs, garlic, 2 tablespoons water, herb seasoning and half each of the salt and cayenne pepper; add beef and mix well.
2. Form into four 1/2 inch thick patties.
3. In ovenproof frypan, heat oil over medium high heat; fry patties until bottoms are browned, about 6 minutes.
4. Turn; cook for 2 minutes more.
5. Meanwhile, in a bowl, mix together tomatoes, green pepper, onion, parsley and remaining salt and cayenne pepper.
6. Spoon onto patties; sprinkle with cheese.
7. Broil 4 inches from heat until cheese begins to brown and pattties are no longer pink inside, about 4 minutes.

Reviews

[Boomette]

This is so yummy. And the patties were moist. And full of flavours. Instead of adding parsley to the topping, I added dried Italian seasoning. I had seasoned dry breadcrumbs. I didn't use cayenne pepper. Instead of green pepper, I used red. The cheese was mozzarella. I didn't use the onion cause I thought it would not be cooked enough for us. The topping was delicious. Nothing was waster. Thanks Derf. Made for Alphabet chef game

[Kim127]

Well, burgers are always a hit in my house and this one was a great find! The bread crumbs and egg give the beef patties a moister texture as well as great flavor from the herb seasoning. I went light on the cayenne because DH can be a little wimpy but I would use the whole amount next time. I was able to use some fresh tomatoes and a pepper from the garden. Loved the bruschetta topping. Sliced up some fresh mozzarella and broiled about 5 minutes till brown and melted. We did the patties themselves on foil on the grill. They stuck to the foil a little bit so I would be sure to spray the foil with some cooking spray next time. Served these on soft onion rolls with home made refrigerator pickles. Thanks for a great meal!!

[JustJanS]

Really tasty thanks Derf. I used a mix of red and green capscum and cheddar cheese as that's what I had on hand. I only used one tomato and had plenty of topping.