The Godfather Burger Recipes

THE GODFATHER BURGER

Steps:

• ~NOTE~ I use Recipe #82337 for the buns which can be made up a day ahead of time or several weeks ahead of time if frozen. The recipe makes 2 loafs, but I divide the dough to make 8 buns. If you don't have time to make the focaccia buns, then regular buns can be used.
• In a large mixing bowl, combine bread and milk and allow to sit for several minutes.
• Squeeze the milk from the bread and discard milk.
• In the same mixing bowl, combine the wet bread, ground beef, garlic, parmesan cheese, oregano, parsley, red pepper flakes, pepper, and salt.
• Mix ingredients by hand to combine well.
• Divide meat mixture into 4 and form 4 patties about 3/4-inch to 1-inch thick.
• In a large skillet, heat 2 tablespoons olive oil with butter.
• Once butter is melted, add sliced red onions and saute until tender, but not brown.
• Remove onions from skillet and place on a plate.
• Place patties in hot skillet.
• Cook patties 5-6 minutes on each side, or until done to your liking.
• While patties are cooking, you can toast the buns, if desired.
• Just before patties are done, place 1 slice of provolone cheese and 1 slice on mozzarella on top of each patty and allow to melt.
• Remove patties from skillet and place them on paper towels to drain.
• Place each patty on a rosemary focaccia bun.
• Top each patty with a slices of roasted red bell pepper and a few grilled onions.
• Serve open face and allow your guest to dress up their burgers with the condiment of their choice - such as lettuce, tomatoes, mayo and mustard.

THE GODFATHER SANDWICH (GROUND BEEF PO'BOY)

Steps:

• Preheat your oven to 425 F and place a sheet of aluminum foil on a rimmed baking sheet.
• In a large skillet, cook the ground beef, seasoned with salt and ground pepper, over medium heat until browned.
• Drain the oil from your jar of olive mix and pour all the olives into your ground beef. Cook another 3-5 minutes until heated through. Set aside.
• Cut your loaf of bread in half, horizontally, and hollow out each side.
• Line each half with 4 slices of provolone cheese, pressing the cheese into the hollowed-out bread.
• Fill each half of the bread with as much of the ground beef filling as you can, then press the two halves together.

THE PERFECT BASIC BURGER

Steps:

• Preheat an outdoor grill for high heat and lightly oil grate.
• In a medium bowl, whisk together egg, salt and pepper. Place ground beef and bread crumbs into the mixture. With hands or a fork, mix until well blended. Form into 4 patties approximately 3/4 inch thick.
• Place patties on the prepared grill. Cover and cook 6 to 8 minutes per side, or to desired doneness.