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Adam Richman's Capresa Sorpresa Burger

Capresa Sorpresa Burger Adam Richman
A truly gourmet burger!
skill level
Easy
time
30-60min
servings
6
cost
$
Contributed by : Adam Richman
Treat yourself to a gourmet burger this weekend!
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ingredients
  • For the Burger Patties:
  • 1 pound Ground beef
  • 1 pound Ground hot Italian pork sausage
  • Ground black pepper
  • Kosher salt
  • 2 Garlic cloves (minced)
  • 1 teaspoon Liquid smoke flavoring
  • 1 pound Fresh mozzarella cheese
  • Basil (for garnish)
  • For Grilled Peppers:
  • 3 Red bell peppers
  • 2 tablespoons Olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon Peppercorns
  • 2 Garlic cloves (crushed)
  • For the Sandwich:
  • 2 Vidalia or white onion (sliced)
  • 1 Jar of Sundried tomato spread
  • 6 Focaccia bread
  • Olive Oil
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  • step 1
    ingredients 1 pound Ground beef
    1 pound Ground hot Italian pork sausage
    Ground black pepper
    Kosher salt
    2 Garlic cloves (minced)
    1 teaspoon Liquid smoke flavoring
    instructions For the Burger Patties: Season beef with salt, pepper, fresh garlic and  liquid smoke. Mix beef with sausage.
  • step 2
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    instructions Form meat into patties roughly 5" in diameter. 
  • step 3
    ingredients 1 pound Fresh mozzarella cheese
    1 Jar of Sundried tomato spread (reserve some)
    Basil (for garnish)
    instructions Slice cheese into 2-3" slices and lay on top of patty. Add basil and sun dried tomato paste, and top with a second meat patty. Crimp the edges to conceal stuffing, making sure no cheese is exposed. 
  • step 4
    ingredients   
    instructions Pre-heat grill to Medium - High.
  • step 5
    ingredients   
    instructions Place patties on grill and cook for 6 - 8 minutes on each side. 
  • step 6
    ingredients 6 Focaccia bread
    Olive Oil
    instructions Brush bread with olive oil on both sides. Grill bread until golden
  • step 7
    ingredients 2 Vidalia or white onion (sliced)
    Olive Oil
    instructions Brush onion slices with olive oil and grill for 4 mins on each side.
  • step 8
    ingredients Grilled Peppers
    1 Jar of Sundried tomato spread 
    instructions Layer burger patty on bottom bread, topped with onion, pepper, and top bread with sun dried tomato spread. 
  • step 9
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    instructions Place sandwich back on grill and weight with a moderately heavy pot or pan (about 2.5 lbs) -- do not press sandwich, simply allow it to melt together. Cut sandwich and serve.
  • step 10
    ingredients 3 Red bell peppers
    2 tablespoons Olive oil
    1 tablespoon Peppercorns
    2 Garlic cloves (crushed)
    instructions For Grilled Peppers: Grill whole red pepper until skin is charred on all sides. Remove pepper from heat and seal in a paper bag for 30-60 mins. Remove peppers and peel away skin, leaving only the pepper flesh. Place pepper chunks in sanitized jars with olive oil, pepper corns, and crushed garlic.
 

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