Author Angela Litzinger at test.angelaskitchen.com
Ingredients
For the burgers:
2poundsground beefturkey, chicken, pork (or a mixture)
1cloveminced garlic
1/2teaspoonground pepper
Filling of choice:
Greek filling: 1/3 cup chopped sun-dried tomatoes1/4 cup finely minced red onion, 1/4 cup finely chopped pitted kalamata olives, 2 tablespoons finely mince fresh basil, 1/2 teaspoon red wine vinegar, 1/2 teaspoon olive oil, and 1/4 teaspoon dried oregano (or 1 teaspoon fresh).
Mediterranean Filling: In a bowl combine 1/4 cup gluten & dairy free mayonnaise1/4 cup finely minced fresh spinach, 1/4 cup thinly sliced green onion, 1/4 cup finely chopped black pitted olives, and 2 cloves minced roasted garlic.
Mexi-cali filling: In a bowl mix 1/4 cup finely chopped seeded tomato1/4 cup finely minced and seeded jalapeno chili pepper, 1/4 cup finely minced fresh cilantro, 1/4 cup thinly sliced green onion, and 1/4 teaspoon ground cumin.
Instructions
Mix garlic and pepper into meat. Divide meat into 16 pieces. Flatten 8 portions into thin patties. Place about 2 tablespoon of filling of choice in the center of each patty. Flatten the 8 remaining pieces into thin patties. Carefully place each patty on top of the patty with the filling. Seal the edges of the patties sealing the filling into the patty. Cook in skillet or on grill as you prefer.