Saltimbocca Burgers Recipe

Name: Saltimbocca Burgers
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 1/2 lbs ground veal; 3 garlic cloves, finely chopped; 15 leaves fresh sage, thinly sliced; salt and pepper; 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil (EVOO); 4 slices prosciutto (about 1/4 pound); 6 ounces Fontina cheese (sliced or shredded); 8 slices semolina bread (1-inch thick); 2 cups chopped hearts romaine lettuce; 1/2 lemon, juice of

Servings: persons

1
In a medium bowl, mix the veal, garlic and sage; season with salt and pepper. Form 4 patties, pressing your thumb in the center of each burger to prevent it from bulging while cooking.
2
In a large nonstick skillet, heat 2 tablespoons EVOO, 2 turns of the pan, over medium-high heat.
3
Add the burger patties and cook through, about 3-4 minutes on each side.
4
Top the burgers with the prosciutto and fontina. Cover the skillet to melt the cheese, about 3 minutes.
5
While the burgers cook, toast the bread and set aside.
6
In a medium bowl, dress the lettuce with the remaining 2 tablespoons EVOO and the lemon juice; season to taste with salt and pepper.
7
Set each burger on a toasted bread slice; top with the romaine and another toasted bread slice.

422

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Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 1/2 lbs ground veal, 3 garlic cloves, finely chopped, 15 leaves fresh sage, thinly sliced, salt and pepper, and more.

Yes, Saltimbocca Burgers falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Saltimbocca Burgers

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Variations & substitutions

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