Bruschetta Beef Patties

• 1 egg
• 1/4 cup dry breadcrumbs
• 2 cloves garlic, smashed
• 2 teaspoons dried Italian herb seasoning
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 1 lb lean ground beef
• 1 teaspoon vegetable oil
• 2 tomatoes, chopped
• 1/2 sweet green pepper, chopped
• 1 small onion, chopped
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
• 1/2 cup shredded provolone cheese or 1/2 cup mozzarella cheese

1. In a bowl, whisk together egg, bread crumbs, garlic, 2 tablespoons water, herb seasoning and half each of the salt and cayenne pepper; add beef and mix well.
2. Form into four 1/2 inch thick patties.
3. In ovenproof frypan, heat oil over medium high heat; fry patties until bottoms are browned, about 6 minutes.
4. Turn; cook for 2 minutes more.
5. Meanwhile, in a bowl, mix together tomatoes, green pepper, onion, parsley and remaining salt and cayenne pepper.
6. Spoon onto patties; sprinkle with cheese.
7. Broil 4 inches from heat until cheese begins to brown and pattties are no longer pink inside, about 4 minutes.

egg, breadcrumbs, garlic, salt, cayenne pepper, lean ground beef, vegetable oil, tomatoes, sweet green pepper, onion, parsley, provolone cheese

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/bruschetta-beef-patties-39285 (may not work)