Mediterranean Burgers
Recipe from
Ladies' Home Journal
Roasted red peppers and basil season the beef for these burgers. After grilling, they're piled high with arugula, cheese, artichoke hearts, and a caper mayonnaise.

Servings:
4 servings
Prep Time:
35 mins
Total Time:
45 mins
Ingredients
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4hamburger buns or rolls, splitsee savings

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1/2 cupmayonnaisesee savings

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1 smallgarlic clove, finely mincedsee savings

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2 teaspoonsjarred capers, rinsed, drained and coarsely choppedsee savings

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1/2 teaspoonfreshly ground peppersee savings

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1 poundground sirloinsee savings

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1/2 mediumonion, finely choppedsee savings

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1/3 cupfinely chopped roasted red bell pepper (from a 12-ounce jar)see savings

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3 tablespoonsplain bread crumbssee savings

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1 tablespoonolive oil, plus additional for grillsee savings

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1 tablespoonminced fresh basilsee savings

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1 teaspoondried oreganosee savings

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1 teaspoonred wine or sherry vinegarsee savings

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3/4 teaspoonminced fresh rosemarysee savings

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1/4 teaspoonkosher saltsee savings

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4 slicesprovolonesee savings

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5artichoke hearts (from a 14-oz. can), drained and thinly slicedsee savings

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1 cup (1 ounce)arugulasee savings

Directions
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Preheat grill to gill pan to moderate heat. Grill rolls, cut side down, until just golden, about 1 minute; set aside.
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Combine mayonnaise, garlic, capers, and 1/4 teaspoon pepper in a small bowl. Cover and set aside.
3.
Using hands, gently mix sirloin, onion, roasted pepper, bread crumbs, oil, bail, oregano, vinegar, rosemary, salt and remaining 1/4 teaspoon pepper in a medium bowl until just combined. Shape into 4 (1 inch thick) patties.
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Lightly oil grill rack or pan. Grill burgers, turning once, about 8 minutes for medium well. Just before removing from grill, top each burger with 1 slice of cheese and heat until slightly melted.
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Spread a heaping tablespoon mayonnaise mixture on bottom half of each bun. Layer with artichoke slices, burger and arugula; cover with top half of bun. Serve immediately.
Nutrition information
Per serving: Calories 820, Total Fat 60 g, Saturated Fat 16 g, Cholesterol 114 mg, Sodium 983 mg, Carbohydrate 36 g, Fiber 5 g, Protein 35 g.
Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet
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