Title: Goat Cheese-Stuffed Hamburgers with Two-Olive Spread
Categories: Clprime2
Yield: 1 servings

2 lb Ground sirloin
1 tb Finely chopped fresh basil
3 oz Fresh goat cheese
6 Kaiser rolls; split and
-lightly
; toasted
3/4 c Two-Olive Spread; (recipe
-follows)
6 Leaves lettuce such as
-romaine or
; red-leaf
6 sl Beefsteak tomato

------------------------------TWO-OLIVE SPREAD------------------------------
20 Kalamata olives; pitted,
-rinsed, and
; drained
20 Green olives; pitted,
-rinsed, and
; drained
1 ts Dijon mustard
1/2 Peeled red bell pepper;
-chopped
1 tb Capers; rinsed, and drained
2 tb Finely chopped Italian
-parsley
1/8 ts Cayenne pepper
3 tb Olive oil
1 tb Lemon zest

In a bowl, combine the ground sirloin and basil and mix well. Shape into 6
thick patties. Make a pocket in the center of each patty, fill each pocket
with 1 tablespoon of the goat cheese, and cover with the meat. Press into
patties 3/4 inch thick.

Heat grill pan or saute pan over medium-high heat. Spray lightly with
nonstick cooking spray, and add the burgers. Cook for 3 to 4 minutes on the
first side, flip, and cook 4 to 6 minutes on the second side for
medium-rare, or until desired doneness.

To serve, place the burgers on the toasted bun halves and top each burger
with 2 tablespoons of the olive spread. Top with lettuce and tomato and
finish with the top of the bun.

TWO-OLIVE SPREAD:

In a food processor fitted with the metal blade, combine the olives,
chopped pepper, capers, parsley, and cayenne pepper and process until
coarsely chopped. Then use on-off pulses while slowly adding the olive oil
until it is absorbed. Taste for seasoning. Transfer to an airtight
container and refrigerate until ready to use.

ADVANCED PREPARATION:

Can be prepared up to 1 week ahead, covered, and refrigerated.

Converted by MC_Buster.

Per serving: 2792 Calories (kcal); 225g Total Fat; (73% calories from fat);
171g Protein; 12g Carbohydrate; 627mg Cholesterol; 2698mg Sodium Food
Exchanges: 0 Grain(Starch); 24 1/2 Lean Meat; 0 Vegetable; 1/2 Fruit;
30 1/2 Fat; 0 Other Carbohydrates

Recipe by: COOKING LIVE PRIMETIME SHOW #CP0025

Converted by MM_Buster v2.0n.