Veal and Gorgonzola Burgers With Sautéed Onions

Elly in Canada's Note:

A great tasting burger stuffed with gorgonzola and topped with sautéed onions, best served in a focaccia bun or bread. From Homemaker's magazine.

• Total Time: 55 mins
• Prep Time: 15 mins
• Cook Time: 40 mins

Ingredients:

Serves: 4

Yield: 4.0 burgers

• 1 egg
• 1 garlic clove , minced
• ¼ cup flat leaf parsley , minced
• 3 tablespoons crushed tomatoes , I used canned ground tomatoes
• ½ teaspoon salt
• ¼ teaspoon fresh ground pepper
• 1 lb ground veal
• 4 ounces gorgonzola

Sauteed Onions

• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 12 fresh sage leaves
• 1 large white onion , sliced into rings
• ¼ cup dry white vermouth or ¼ cup wine
• 1 pinch salt

Directions:

1. Sautéed onions:.
2. Heat oil over medium-high heat in a skillet, fry sage leaves until fragrant, about 20 seconds.
3. Add onion, sauté until golden, stirring occasionally, it will take about 20 minutes, lower heat if necessary.
4. Pour in vermouth and salt, cook until liquid is evaporated, 2 or 3 minutes.
5. Burgers:.
6. In a large bowl, beat together egg, garlic, parsley, tomatoes, salt and pepper, mix in veal.
7. Shape into 4 balls, press 1/4 of the cheese into the centre of each ball, seal well and flatten into a patty.
8. Pan-fry or grill over medium heat, turning once, until no longer pink inside, about 15 minutes.
9. Serve with sautéed onions and enjoy!