Ingredients
12
sun-dried tomato halves (not oil-packed)
1
lb lean (at least 80%) ground beef
1/2
lb bulk Italian pork sausage
6
slices (1 oz each) provolone cheese, cut in half
12
fresh basil leaves, if desired
12
slices tomato, cut in half
6
slices ciabatta bread or other Italian flatbread, cut in half
Preparation
Heat gas or charcoal grill. Place sun-dried tomatoes in small bowl. Pour enough boiling water over tomatoes to cover. Let stand 10 minutes.
Drain tomatoes; chop. In large bowl, mix beef, sausage and chopped tomatoes. Shape mixture into 6 oblong patties, about 1/2 inch thick.
Place patties on grill over medium-high heat. Cover grill; cook 10 to 12 minutes, turning once, until meat thermometer inserted in center of patties reads 160°F. Top each burger with cheese for last 2 minutes of grilling.
Top burgers with basil and tomatoes. Serve burgers between slices of ciabatta bread.
