Italian Ciabatta Cheeseburgers with Mozzarella, Onion, and Balsamic Greens

(from castro15’s recipe box)

Categories: Meals

Ingredients

  • 1 Red Onion
  • 2 clove Garlic
  • 1 tablespoon Tomato Paste
  • 2 tablespoon Balsamic Vinegar
  • 20 ounce Ground Beef
  • 1 cup Mozzarella Cheese
  • 4 Ciabatta
  • 8 ounce Heirloom Tomatoes
  • 4 ounce Mixed Greens
  • 2 ounce Dried Cranberries
  • 10 teaspoon Olive Oil*
  • 2 teaspoon Sugar*
  • Salt*
  • Pepper*

Directions

  1. Wash and dry all produce. Preheat oven to 400 degrees or grill to high. Halve, peel, and thinly slice onion. Heat a drizzle of olive oil in a large pan over medium heat. Add onion and 1 tsp sugar. Cook, tossing, until browned, 6-8 minutes. Season with salt and pepper. Remove from pan and set aside.

  2. While onion cooks, mince or grate garlic until you have ½ tsp (you may have a clove left over). In a large bowl, whisk together ½ TBSP tomato paste, 1 TBSP balsamic vinegar, 1 TBSP olive oil, and as much minced garlic as you like (we sent more tomato paste and vinegar than needed). Season with salt and pepper.

  3. Wipe out same pan, then heat a drizzle of olive oil in it over medium-high heat (skip if grilling). Shape beef into 2 patties slightly wider than the bread. Season with salt and pepper. Add to pan or grill. Cook until just shy of desired doneness, 2-4 minutes per side. Sprinkle mozzarella on top. Cover pan or grill and cook until cheese melts, 1 minute more.

  4. Split ciabattas in half. Toast in oven or on grill until golden, 3-5 minutes. Meanwhile, halve tomatoes lengthwise.

  5. Add mixed greens, tomatoes, and cranberries to bowl with vinaigrette and toss to combine. Season with salt and pepper.

  6. Fill ciabattas with burgers, onion, and a little bit of salad. Divide between plates and serve with remaining salad on the side.

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