Bruschetta Beef Patties

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

• Ready In: 25 mins
• Serves: 4

Ingredients

• 1  egg
• 1⁄4 cup  dry breadcrumbs
• 2  cloves garlic, smashed
• 2  teaspoons  dried Italian herb seasoning
• 1⁄2 teaspoon salt
• 1⁄4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 1  lb lean ground beef
• 1  teaspoon  vegetable oil
• 2  tomatoes, chopped
• 1⁄2  sweet green pepper, chopped
• 1  small onion, chopped
• 1⁄4 cup  chopped fresh parsley
• 1⁄2 cup  shredded provolone cheese or 1⁄2 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.