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Italian-Style Gourmet Burger

Posted: 12/13/11 01:18 PM ET



Curtis shows how easy upgrades like grilled prosciutto, an herb mixture and homemade ketchup make burgers into a gourmet treat.

Italian-Style Gourmet Burger

Italian-Style Gourmet Burger
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Curtis Stone shares this Italian-style burger recipe -- the patty is dressed up with prosciutto and roasted tomatoes. To see Curtis demonstrate how to make the burger, watch the related video.

Ingredients

  • FOR THE ROASTED TOMATOES:
  • 3 tomatoes, quartered
  • 3 garlic cloves, thinly sliced
  • 10 fresh thyme sprigs
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper
  • FOR THE BURGERS:
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 8 very thin slices prosciutto
  • 2 large shallots, finely diced (about 2/3 cup)
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 1/4 pounds freshly ground beef chuck (preferably prime grade)
  • 2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh Italian parsley
  • 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
  • 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • 1 large egg, beaten to blend
  • 4 3 1/2-inch squares ciabatta bread, halved horizontally
  • 2 tablespoons butter, room temperature
  • 4 ounces Fontina cheese, thinly sliced
  • 8 romaine lettuce leaves
  • FOR THE GOURMET KETCHUP:
  • 1/2 cup ketchup
  • 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
  • 1 tablespoon Sherry vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh chives
  • 2 teaspoons finely chopped fresh tarragon
  • 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil

Directions

  • To prepare the roasted tomatoes: Position the rack in the center of the oven and preheat the oven to 500°F. Place the tomatoes on a baking sheet. Arrange the garlic slices on top of the tomatoes and scatter the thyme sprigs over the tomatoes. Drizzle with the oil and sprinkle with salt and pepper. Roast until the tomatoes are tender and golden brown on the bottom, about 20 minutes. Set aside.
  • To prepare the burgers: Heat 1 tablespoon of oil in a heavy large sauté pan over medium heat. Working in batches, lay the prosciutto slices in the pan and cook over medium heat until crisp and golden, about 2 minutes per side. Transfer the crisped prosciutto to a paper towel-lined plate.
  • Heat the remaining 1 tablespoon of oil in a heavy small sauté pan over medium heat. Add the shallots. Sprinkle with salt and pepper and sauté until tender, about 2 minutes. Stir in the minced garlic. Remove from the heat and cool completely.
  • Gently mix the cooled sautéed shallots and garlic with the ground beef, parsley, mustard, Worcestershire sauce, 1/2 teaspoon of salt, and 1/4 teaspoon of pepper in a large bowl until well blended. Mix in the egg. Divide the beef mixture into 4 equal mounds. Using a 4-inch ring mold, shape each mound into a patty.
  • Preheat a grill pan or prepare a barbecue for medium-high heat. Brush the cut sides of the ciabatta with butter. Grill the ciabatta, cut side down, until lightly toasted, about 2 minutes. Place the ciabatta on a plate and cover to keep warm.
  • Grill the patties until brown on the bottom, about 3 minutes. Turn the patties over. Top the patties with the roasted tomatoes and then with the cheese. Continue to grill until the patties are cooked to medium-rare doneness, about 3 minutes longer.
  • Meanwhile, to make the gourmet ketchup: Whisk the ketchup, mustard, vinegar, Worcestershire sauce, chives, and tarragon in a large bowl to blend. Gradually whisk in the oil to blend well. Set the sauce aside.
  • To serve: Place the lettuce over the grilled ciabatta bottoms. Set the patties on the lettuce. Spoon some gourmet ketchup over the burgers. Top with the crisped prosciutto. Cover with the ciabatta tops. Serve the remaining gourmet ketchup alongside.
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03:04 AM on 12/20/2011
Looked at recipe / had option for 2 servings and more with different measurements for more / but not the amount of beef for 2 servings our more.

Eggs can really make difference in taste & texture. Any ideas for # of beef per servings ?????? Video was for two patties? ¼ or ½ or 1 pound burgers?????
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01:08 AM on 12/20/2011
I like a simple cheesesburger with onion, tomato, lettuce.Cooked on a grill.
12:10 AM on 12/20/2011
You people haven't had nothing till you've had a 2/3 lb ground beef on Itailian bread with pizza cheese, ham, bacon and pizza sause at Tony's in Birch Run, Michigan
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anitafeeney
no matter where you go there you are
03:41 AM on 12/20/2011
you have not lived till you had a goglias grinder a large with the works 14 inches long and 2 pounds of meat cheese and lettuce tomato onion sweet bannana peppers delicious
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freedomfighter30
05:42 AM on 12/20/2011
Back in Philly we had what they called "Pizza Burger"...simple burger, cheese, sauce on a hoagie bun. Miss it and no one makes hoagies like they do in Philly and Jersey
10:30 PM on 12/19/2011
I LOVE ITALIAN FOOD...YUM YUM
10:00 PM on 12/19/2011
Curtis seems like a cool dude. Too bad his show isn't on American TV anymore, it was good.
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riobravo30
09:13 PM on 12/19/2011
I seened the Italian Gourmet burger, You have to have missed a meal, are hunry as hell to get all that down. Good Luck.
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anitafeeney
no matter where you go there you are
03:42 AM on 12/20/2011
and dont eat for 2 days after either lol
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Joseph Leslie
08:05 PM on 12/19/2011
I'd eat that, but (refer to previous Kate Moss pictures), I could also dine on some fur burgers, too!
07:59 PM on 12/19/2011
THIS REALLY DISGRACES THE ORIGINAL PIZZA BURGER.
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smeeg
you have to give respect in order to get respect
07:39 PM on 12/19/2011
My LDL levels are going up just looking at that burger!
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anitafeeney
no matter where you go there you are
03:43 AM on 12/20/2011
firstlly i LOVE the name second i know what you mean i can feel the arteries clogging just looking at it lol
05:33 PM on 12/19/2011
Looks like an Italian style heart attack on a bun---but yummy!
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anitafeeney
no matter where you go there you are
03:44 AM on 12/20/2011
i know right lol
04:20 PM on 12/19/2011
OMG - I try to stay away from beef but that looked and sounded totally, incredibly delicious !!
02:42 PM on 12/19/2011
FALSE ADVERTISING! There is no "HOMEMADE" Kethcup --- he used store bought that he added his own ingredients...
chuckl4826
OMG Jan.2013 The end of the "PUD"ERROR!
03:55 PM on 12/19/2011
Come on..............Ketchup..!
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dickn2000b
omnes autem stulti me
04:04 PM on 12/19/2011
What is "Kethcup?"
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golfinkatiekat77
You've got a friend!
06:05 PM on 12/19/2011
That's why there is no such thing as "kethcup"!
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Joseph Leslie
08:07 PM on 12/19/2011
You used to wear one in gym class! The coach had a lisp!
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Daniel Lafond
02:33 PM on 12/19/2011
that really looks good , im going to have to try that one