Spiced Italian Burgers (8 Servings)
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2 cloves garlic, peeled and chopped
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½ cup packed fresh flat-leaf parsley, finely chopped
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2 lbs. ground chuck
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¾ cup grated Parmesan cheese
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3 Tbsp Art of Chipotle Gourmet Paste
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1 ½ tsp salt
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¼ tsp ground black pepper
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8 bakery rolls or choice of ciabatta rolls or an Italian type roll
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¼ cup extra-virgin olive oil
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8 slices Jack cheese
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8 large basil leaves
Place a grill pan over medium-high heat or preheat a grill.
Place the garlic and parsley in the bowl of a food processor. Pulse until finely chopped. Add the ground chuck, Parmesan cheese, Gourmet Chipotle Paste, salt and pepper. Mix until ingredients are combined. Form the mixture into 8 patties. Place the burgers on the grill and cook for 4-5 minutes each side.
Brush the cut side of each roll with olive oil and toast on the grill for 1-2 minutes until slightly golden.
To serve, place a burger on the bottom half of each of the rolls. Place 1 slice of jack cheese on top of the burgers. Place the basil leaf on top of the cheese and cover with the top half.