The Ultimate Salami Burgers Recipe

Name: The Ultimate Salami Burgers
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 1/4 pounds 80-percent ground beef; 3/4 pound ground pork; 1/3 cup dry red wine; 1/2 onion; 1 teaspoon dried oregano or marjoram; 2 large cloves garlic, finely grated or minced; 1 fresh chile pepper, finely chopped, or 2 teaspoons red pepper flakes; A handful of grated Pecorino; Freshly ground pepper; EVOO, for drizzling; Salt; 8 slices hard salami or Genoa salami (sliced not too thin); 4 slices provolone (sliced not too thin); 1 cup giardiniera (Italian pickled vegetables), drained and finely chopped or pulsed in a food processor; 4 large kaiser rolls, or 12 small rolls for sliders; Quick Marinara Sauce, for topping, recipe follows; 2 tablespoons EVOO; 2 cloves garlic, grated or minced; 1 fresh chile pepper, finely chopped; 1/4 onion, grated; 1/4 cup dry red wine; One 14-ounce can crushed tomatoes; 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano or marjoram; A few fresh basil leaves, lightly torn; A few sprigs fresh thyme, leaves stripped and finely chopped; Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper

Servings: persons

1 1/4 pounds 80-percent ground beef
3/4 pound ground pork
1/3 cup dry red wine
1/2 onion
1 teaspoon dried oregano or marjoram
2 large cloves garlic, finely grated or minced
1 fresh chile pepper, finely chopped, or 2 teaspoons red pepper flakes
A handful of grated Pecorino
Freshly ground pepper
EVOO, for drizzling
Salt
8 slices hard salami or Genoa salami (sliced not too thin)
4 slices provolone (sliced not too thin)
1 cup giardiniera (Italian pickled vegetables), drained and finely chopped or pulsed in a food processor
4 large kaiser rolls, or 12 small rolls for sliders
Quick Marinara Sauce, for topping, recipe follows
2 tablespoons EVOO
2 cloves garlic, grated or minced
1 fresh chile pepper, finely chopped
1/4 onion, grated
1/4 cup dry red wine
One 14-ounce can crushed tomatoes
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano or marjoram
A few fresh basil leaves, lightly torn
A few sprigs fresh thyme, leaves stripped and finely chopped
Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper

1
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
2
Put the ground beef and pork in a large bowl and douse with the wine.
3
Grate 3 to 4 tablespoons onion directly into the bowl to catch the juices.
4
Add the oregano, garlic, chile, cheese, 1 tablespoon pepper and a drizzle of EVOO.
5
Mix until just combined.
6
Shape into 4 large patties or 12 small patties for sliders.
7
Make an indentation in the center of each patty to help them cook evenly and prevent them from puffing up.
8
Sprinkle with a little salt.
9
Arrange the salami slices on a rack set over a rimmed baking sheet.
10
Bake until they crisp up a bit, about 10 minutes.
11
Let cool.
12
Heat a heavy griddle or cast-iron skillet over medium-high heat.
13
Add the patties and cook, turning occasionally, about 10 minutes for regular ones and 6 minutes for sliders.
14
Top with the provolone and cook until melted.
15
Spread some of the giardiniera relish on the bottom halves of the rolls and top with the patties.
16
Top with the salami and some Quick Marinara Sauce.
17
Cover with the top halves of the rolls.
18
Heat the EVOO in a small pot over medium to medium-high heat.
19
Add the garlic, chile and onion and cook, stirring, 1 to 2 minutes.
20
Add the wine and cook 30 seconds.
21
Add the tomatoes, oregano, basil and thyme.
22
Season with salt and pepper.
23
Simmer over low heat until thickened.

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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 26 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 1/4 pounds 80-percent ground beef, 3/4 pound ground pork, 1/3 cup dry red wine, 1/2 onion, and more.

Yes, The Ultimate Salami 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.

The Ultimate Salami Burgers

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