MEAT LOVERS BURGER

Burgers on the grill were a great way to finish up the first day of the New Year.
We loved the flavors of the different meats in the patties, and the roasted tomatoes topped it all off perfectly. Next time I make these, I will be much lighter on the seasoning - I didn't take into account the saltiness of the cured meats.

MEAT LOVERS BURGER

2 ripe plum tomatoes, sliced 1/2 an inch thick
sprinkle of oregano
salt and pepper
olive oil, for drizzling
1/4 pound bacon, finely diced
1 pound of ground beef
2 cloves of garlic, minced
a handful of parsley, finely chopped
1/8 of a pound of ham, coarsely chopped
3 ounces of prosciutto, coarsely chopped
4 slices of provolone cheese (I used sharp cheddar)
4 rolls, split
a handful of arugula leaves

Heat oven to 350F.
Arrange the tomatoes on a cookie sheet, and season with oregano, salt and pepper. Drizzle with olive oil and roast for about 40 minutes.
In a medium skillet, brown the bacon in a bit of olive oil and let cool. Place the beef and bacon in a bowl, then add the garlic, parsley, a little salt and lots of pepper. Grind the ham and prosciutto in the food processor into fine bits, add to the meat.
Form the mixture into four patties, thinner at the center than at the edges for even cooking. Drizzle the meat with olive oil and cook in a skillet over medium-high heat for 8 to 10 minutes, flipping once (or you could do like I did, and give them to your husband to cook on the grill).
Top with the cheese and melt. Serve on the rolls, topped with the oven roasted tomatoes and the arugula (and I also threw on a few caramelized onions)
Enjoy!

Recipe adapted from Every Day with Rachael Ray Magazine
https://www.rachaelraymag.com/