Stuffed Burgers Italiani

A burst of fresh veggies hidden in every bite!

• Ready In: 25 mins
• Serves: 4
• Yields: 4 burgers

Ingredients

• 1  fresh garlic clove (minced)
• 1⁄4 cup red onion (peeled and minced)
• 1⁄4 cup tomatoes (minced)
• 1⁄4 cup bell pepper (seeded and minced)
• 1  teaspoon fresh basil, chopped
• 1  teaspoon fresh oregano, chopped
• 1⁄2 teaspoon coarse sea salt
• 1⁄2 teaspoon coarse black pepper
• 1  teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
• 1  lb  ground turkey breast or 1  lb lean ground beef
• 1  egg
• 3  tablespoons salted butter
• 2  vidalia onions (peeled and thinly sliced)
• 1⁄2 cup mozzarella cheese

Directions

1. In mixing bowl, combine garlic, red onion, tomato, bell pepper, basil, & oregano. Cover with plastic wrap and set aside.
2. In separate mixing bowl, combine meat, egg, salt, pepper, & Worcestershire sauce.
3. Shape meat into eight very thin patties. Spoon 1 Tbsp of vegetable mixture in center of 4 patties. Place other 4 patties on top of topped patties. Flatten and press edges together to seal.
4. In skillet, heat oil over medium heat and sauté 1/2 the vidalia onions until golden. Set aside & keep warm.
5. In skillet, cook meat 5-8 minutes each side, to desired doneness.
6. Top with mozzarella cheese.
7. Return browned onions to skillet and warm. Serve hamburgers open faced, topped with browned onions and desired condiments.