Caesar Salad Beef Burgers on Garlic Crostini
- 1 12 lbs ground chuck
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 12 teaspoon pepper
- 4 romaine lettuce leaves
- 14 cup parmesan cheese, freshly shaved
- romaine lettuce leaf (for platter) (optional)
- 8 slices sourdough bread (about 4 x 3 x 1/2-inch)
- extra virgin olive oil
- 2 large garlic cloves, cut lengthwise into quarters
- Combine ground beef, minced garlic, 1 teaspoon salt and 1/2 teaspoon pepper in large bowl, mixing lightly but thoroughly.
- Lightly shape into four 3/4-inch thick patties, shaping to fit the bread slices.
- Place patties on grid over medium, ash-covered coals.
- Grill, uncovered, 13 to 15 minutes to medium (160 degrees F) doneness, until not pink in center and juices show no pink color, turning occasionally.
- Season with salt and pepper, as desired.
- Meanwhile brush both sides of bread slices lightly with oil.
- Place bread around outer edge of grid.
- Grill a few minutes until lightly toasted, turning once.
- Remove bread slices from grid.
- Rub both sides of each slice with a garlic quarter.
- Place one lettuce leaf on four of the bread slides; top each with a burger.
- Sprinkle evenly with cheese; cover with remaining bread slices.
- Cut burgers in half, if desired; arrange on lettuce-lined platter, if desired.
ground chuck, garlic, salt, pepper, parmesan cheese, romaine lettuce leaf, bread, extra virgin olive oil, garlic
Taken from www.food.com/recipe/caesar-salad-beef-burgers-on-garlic-crostini-379116 (may not work)