All-American Burger with an Espresso Twist

Cooking Time: 8-10 min    Servings: 8 patties

Products needed:

• The Olive Scene Garlic Infused Olive Oil

• The Olive Scene Espresso Balsamic Vinegar

Ingredients:

For the patties:

• 3 lb ground chuck

• 1 ½ teaspoon sea salt

• 1 teaspoon ground black pepper

• 2 teaspoon The Olive Scene Espresso Balsamic Vinegar

• 1 large egg

• 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese

To serve:

• 8 slices bacon, cooked

• 8 slices American cheese

• 1-2 large onions, sliced in rings

• 1 teaspoon The Olive Scene Garlic Olive Oil

• 8 onion rolls, halved and toasted

• 2 large tomato, sliced

• 8 lettuce leaves

Directions:

1. Prepare patties: In a medium bowl, mix ground beef, salt, pepper, balsamic, egg and Parmesan cheese.

2. Use your hands to form 8 equally sized patties. Set aside.

3. In a grill basket, grill the onions until golden brown.

4. Remove to shallow bowl and toss with garlic oil. Set aside.

5. Wipe hot grill with oil and grill patties about 4 minutes per side for medium or 5 minutes for well done.

6. Place 2 pieces bacon, then 1 slice cheese atop each burger and cook 1 more minute.

7. Remove patties from grill and place on wire rack.

8. Grill buns to add golden grill marks, 1 minute.

9. Assemble sandwiches: On bottom half of each roll, place 1 burger and top with tomato, lettuce, and onions.

10. Cover with top of roll.

11. Serve with ketchup.