BEEF ITALIANO
Instructions:
- For Meat Patties:
- 1 pound ground beef (Angus)
- meat tenderizer
- fresh cracked pepper
- 1 egg yolk
- 1/4 cup parmesan cheese shredded
- For Tomato Fresco:
- 14 ounces tomatoes, canned 14 - 16, chopped
- 1 clove garlic - minced
- 1 shallot -- minced1 jalapeno pepper -minced
- 1/2 teaspoon basil
- 1/2 teaspoon oregano
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/8 teaspoon fresh cracked pepper
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Additional ingredients:
- 2 slices mozzarella cheese- extra thick cut
- 4 tablespoons parmesan cheese -- shredded
- Mix all lightly...do not overwork!
- Shape into 2 large thick patties. Set aside.
- Heat oil in a saucepan, and saute the garlic, shallot and jalepeno until tender.
- Add tomatoes and all spices, cook over medium heat for 15 minutes.
- Grill or fry patties until medium rare.
- Place them on a ovenproof pan and top with the mozzarella slices and broil until cheese is bubbly.
- Place patties on plates, and top each with half of th sauce...
- Sprinkle each with 2 T of cheese and serve.
- Serves 2