Vitello Foccacia Recipe

Name: Vitello Foccacia
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3/4 cup extra virgin olive oil, plus 2 T for sauteing onions and garlic; 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar; 2 tablespoons dijon mustard; 3 tablespoons mixed dried Italian herbs; 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper; 12 slices fresh mozzarella; 12 slices fresh tomato; 24 medium to large fresh basil leaves; 1 medium sized sweet onion, diced; 3 garlic cloves, chopped; 1/4 cup dry white wine; 1/4 pound hard salami, diced; 1/4 pound prosciutto, diced; 1/4 cup fresh Italian flat leaf parsley, chopped; 1 cup shredded fresh Parmesan; 3 pounds ground veal; 2 eggs, beaten; 12 pieces Italian flat bread, cut to size of hamburger buns, and sliced open; 1/2 stick butter, melted

Servings: persons

3/4 cup extra virgin olive oil, plus 2 T for sauteing onions and garlic
1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
2 tablespoons dijon mustard
3 tablespoons mixed dried Italian herbs
1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
12 slices fresh mozzarella
12 slices fresh tomato
24 medium to large fresh basil leaves
1 medium sized sweet onion, diced
3 garlic cloves, chopped
1/4 cup dry white wine
1/4 pound hard salami, diced
1/4 pound prosciutto, diced
1/4 cup fresh Italian flat leaf parsley, chopped
1 cup shredded fresh Parmesan
3 pounds ground veal
2 eggs, beaten
12 pieces Italian flat bread, cut to size of hamburger buns, and sliced open
1/2 stick butter, melted

1
Whisk together the oil, vinegar and mustard. Add herbs and pepper and mix. Pour over tomatoes, basil and mozzarella and set aside.
2
Prepare charcoal grill for medium heat. Saute onion and garlic in olive oil in small iron skillet on heated grill. Add wine, and reduce for a couple of minutes. Set aside.
3
Process salami, proscuitto, Parmesan and parsley in food processor just until coarsely ground.
4
Add onion mixture and salami mixture to ground veal. Add eggs and mix gently with hands to combine. Form into 12 patties, handling as little as possible.
5
Cook on medium grill (which has been brushed with olive oil) for 3 minutes on each side, turning only once (or cook to your desired doneness). Remove from heat, place a slice of mozzarella on each patty, tent with foil and let rest while grilling bread. Butter cut sides of bread and grill, buttered side down until toasted.
6
Remove tomatoes and basil from dressing. Place a slice of tomato and 2 basil leaves on top of cheese. Cover with top piece of flat bread...buon appettito!

1674

kcal

Calories

119

Fat

Carbs

113

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* 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 19 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3/4 cup extra virgin olive oil, plus 2 T for sauteing onions and garlic, 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar, 2 tablespoons dijon mustard, 3 tablespoons mixed dried Italian herbs, and more.

Yes, Vitello Foccacia 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.

Vitello Foccacia

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