Sicilian Burger

From Easy Summer Meals

• Ready In: 30 mins
• Serves: 4
• Yields: 4 burgers

Ingredients

• 1 1⁄2 lbs lean ground beef
• 1⁄4 teaspoon salt
• 1⁄4 teaspoon pepper
• 1⁄4 cup  finely chopped onion
• 1⁄4 cup  chopped ripe olives
• 3  pepperoncini peppers, chopped fine
• 2  tablespoons  chopped fresh basil
• 1  tablespoon  Italian salad dressing
• 4  kaiser rolls
• 4  slices mozzarella cheese
•  lettuce
•  tomatoes, slices

Directions

1. Heat grill.
2. In a bowl, combine ground beef, salt and pepper. Mix. Shape into 8 thin patties, 4 inches in diameter.
3. In another bowl, combine onion, olives, chilies, basil and salad dressing. Mix well.
4. Place 1/4 of mixture on top of each of the 4 patties to within 1/4 inch of edges.
5. Top with remaining patty and seal edges.
6. Grill 10-12 minutes, turning once.
7. Put cheese on patty and serve on rolls.