The Italian Stallion Burger Recipe

Name: The Italian Stallion Burger
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 pounds of lean (90/10) ground beef.; 2 teaspoons kosher salt; 1 level teaspoon fresh ground plack pepper; 1/2 cup of your favorite pinot noir wine; one medium portobello mushroom, diced into 1/4 inch pieces; 1 medium onion, finely diced; 10 basil leaves, rough chopped; 2 large roma tomatoes, sliced lengthwise into 12 slices. Discard ends; 6 romaine leaves, washed and dried; 6 ciabatta rolls, cut in half(grilled); 4 slices of proscuitto, sliced lengthwise, you will need 12 strips; 1/2 cup of finely ground Italian roasted coffee

Servings: persons

2 pounds of lean (90/10) ground beef.
2 teaspoons kosher salt
1 level teaspoon fresh ground plack pepper
1/2 cup of your favorite pinot noir wine
one medium portobello mushroom, diced into 1/4 inch pieces
1 medium onion, finely diced
10 basil leaves, rough chopped
2 large roma tomatoes, sliced lengthwise into 12 slices. Discard ends
6 romaine leaves, washed and dried
6 ciabatta rolls, cut in half(grilled)
4 slices of proscuitto, sliced lengthwise, you will need 12 strips
1/2 cup of finely ground Italian roasted coffee

1
Place ground beef into a bowl.
2
Add the salt and pepper, diced portobello msuhrooms, chopped basil, and onions into the bowl.
3
Mix thoroughly with hands or kitchen aid mixer, making sure all the ingredients are equally distributed through the meat.
4
Add the wine to the mixture and continue to incorporate into the meat.
5
Divide the mixture into 6 equal balls (approx). One ball at a time, place ball on a plastic cutting board. Place a small plate onto the top of the ball and push down to flatten meat. About 1/2 inch in width, and 5 inches in diameter. Do same with the other 5 balls. Place on tray with parchment paper underneath the burgers.
6
Sprinkle ground coffee evenly on both sides of the burger prior to grilling (approx 1/2 teaspoon per side)
7
Place on grill and cook to desired temperature.
8
Prior to serving on grilled ciabatta, place sliced proscuitto on top of the hamburger, add sliced tomatoes, lettuce, Hellmanns mayonaisse and your (other) favorite condiments.
9
Serve with coleslaw or enjoy by itself.

656

kcal

Calories

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 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 pounds of lean (90/10) ground beef., 2 teaspoons kosher salt, 1 level teaspoon fresh ground plack pepper, 1/2 cup of your favorite pinot noir wine, and more.

Yes, The Italian Stallion Burger falls under the General 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!

The Italian Stallion Burger

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Variations & substitutions

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