Mini Italian Pub Burgers

Ingredients

• 9 large basil leaves 
• 0.3 teaspoon pepper black freshly ground
• 9 small ciabatta rolls sliced in 1/2
• 0.5 cup flat-leaf parsley fresh packed
• 2 cloves garlic peeled
• 2.3 pounds ground beef 
• 1.5 teaspoons kosher salt 
• 0.3 cup olive oil extra-virgin
• 1.5 ounces parmesan grated
• 4.5 ounces taleggio cheese 
• 3 tablespoons tomato paste 

Equipment

• food processor
• bowl
• grill
• grill pan

Directions

1. Watch how to make this recipe.
2. Place a grill pan over medium-high heat or preheat a gas or charcoal grill.
3. Place the garlic and parsley in the bowl of a food processor. Pulse until finely chopped.
4. Add the ground chuck, Parmesan cheese, tomato paste, salt, and pepper. Pulse until ingredients are combined. Form the mixture into 9 patties.
5. Place the burgers on the grill and cook for 4 to 5 minutes each side.
6. Brush the cut sides of each roll with the olive oil and toast on the grill for 1 to 2 minutes until slightly golden.
7. To serve, place 1 mini burger on the bottom half of each of the rolls.
8. Place 1 slice of Taleggio cheese on top of the burgers.
9. Place the basil leaf on top of the cheese and cover with the top half.
10. Serve.