Muffaletta Burger

• 1/2 cup butter, melted
• 2 pounds ground beef
• Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
• 1 1/2 cups olive salad, recipe follows
• 12 slices provolone
• 3/4 cup aioli (garlic mayonnaise)
• 6 hamburger buns

1. Preheat grill to medium-high heat.
2. Brush grill with melted butter.
3. Season ground beef with salt, pepper and other favorite seasonings.
4. Form into 6 patties and grill, brushing with melted butter several times as burgers cook.
5. Grill, turning once, to desired doneness, about 5 minutes per side for medium.
6. On bottom half of each roll, place 1/4 cup olive salad, followed by 2 slices provolone.
7. Top with burgers.
8. Spread 2 tablespoons aioli on each top bun half, and then place over burgers.
9. Serve at once with your favorite frosty cold beverage.
10. Note: Leftover olive salad may be used with pasta, as a dip with pita chips or in a wrap with cold cuts.
11. 1 (13.4-ounce) bottle roasted red peppers, drained and coarsely chopped
12. 1 (13.7-ounce) can quartered artichoke hearts, drained and coarsely chopped
13. 1 cup green olives, without pimientos, coarsely chopped
14. 1 cup kalamata olives, pitted and coarsely chopped
15. 1/4 cup chopped yellow onion
16. 2 tablespoons capers
17. 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley leaves
18. 1 tablespoon chopped fresh basil leaves
19. 1/4 teaspoon dried oregano
20. 1/8 teaspoon kosher salt
21. 1/8 teaspoon black pepper
22. 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
23. 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
24. 2 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil
25. Combine all ingredients in a large bowl.
26. Refrigerate until ready to use.

butter, ground beef, kosher salt, olive salad, provolone, aioli, buns

Taken from www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/muffaletta-burger-recipe.html (may not work)