Italian-Stuffed Burgers

Brenda.'s Note:

Yummy burgers stuffed with mozzarella, onions and olives.

• Total Time: 30 mins
• Prep Time: 10 mins
• Cook Time: 20 mins

Ingredients:

Servings: 4

• 1 ½ lbs ground beef
• ½ cup mozzarella cheese , shredded
• 1 (4 ¼ ounce) can ripe olives , chopped (I prefer green olives)
• ¼ cup onion , finely chopped
• salt
• 1 tablespoon italian seasoning , crushed
• 1 ½ teaspoons garlic powder
• ½ teaspoon pepper
• 4 rolls or 4 hamburger buns , split, toasted
• 1 medium tomato , sliced
• prepared pizza sauce (optional)
• mayonnaise (optional)
• lettuce (optional)

Directions:

1. In small bowl, combine cheese, olives, and onion.
2. Shape ground beef into eight patties, approximately 4 1/2-inch diameter.
3. Place approximately 1/4 cup of cheese mixture in center of four patties; top with remaining patties. Press edges firmly together to seal; gently pat to 3/4-inch thickness.
4. In small bowl, combine Italian seasoning, garlic powder, and pepper. Press evenly into both sides of each patty.
5. Place patties on grill over medium, ash-covered coals. Grill, uncovered, 22 to 24 minutes to medium doneness (160 degrees) or until centers of patties are no longer pink and juices show no pink color; turn occasionally.
6. Season burgers with salt, as desired. Line bottom of each roll with one tomato slice; top with burger.
7. Add choice of toppings, if desired.

Reviews

[Ma Field]

This was a good stuffed burger recipe. I liked the filling combination. I use frozen garlic bread slices baked on the grill for buns and that brought it up from 4 stars to 5. Next time I'll try the marinara and maybe provolone for the cheese. made on behalf of the Daffy Daffodils for ZWT4.

[pattikay in L.A.]

This was a hit at my house! I didn't use any marinara sauce this time, but I will next time and for my own burger, I will add mushrooms! I served these on Kittencal's Hamburger/Burger Buns, toasted up with some parmesan, butter and garlic. Thanks Nick's Mom!

[potions]

My family loved these. They are so moist and flavorful. I will make often.