Eggplant Parmesan Focaccia Burgers

• 2 lb.ground sirloin
• 3 cloves garlic,minced
• 6 fresh basil leaves,chopped
• 3 T.tomato paste
• 1 t.salt
• 1/2 t.red pepper flakes
• 3/4 t.oregano
• 1 small eggplant,peeled,sliced thin
• 6 focaccia rolls,split
• 3/4 cup good quality pizza sauce
• 1/2 cup shredded parmesan cheese
• extra virgin olive oil

1. 1.Heat grill to medium high.Combine ground sirloin,garlic,basil,tomato paste,salt,red pepper and oregano and shape into 6 patties.Set aside on platter.
2. 2.Brush eggplant slices with olive oil and salt and pepper.Using vegetable basket,grill eggplant until tender,set aside and cover with foil.
3. 3.Brush rolls with olive oil.Set burger patties on grill,cook 5 minutes,turn and cook 5 minutes more.While burgers cook,heat pizza sauce on side burner in small saucepan.
4. 4.Toast rolls around outside edges of grill,oil side down.When burgers are almost done,top with shredded parmesan cheese.
5. 5.Top grilled rolls with burger,eggplant slices and pizza sauce.

lbground sirloin, garlic, fresh basil, paste, tsalt, pepper, eggplant, focaccia rolls, pizza sauce, parmesan cheese, extra virgin olive oil

Taken from www.epicurious.com/recipes/member/views/eggplant-parmesan-focaccia-burgers-50000989 (may not work)