Carando Classic Italian Foods

Cooking with Carando

Ingredients

• 1 lb. lean ground beef
• 1 lb. ground pork
• 3 large egg
• 3/4 cup Italian-flavored bread crumbs, (up to 1 cup)
• 1/2 cup ketchup
• 1/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese
• 1/4 cup finely chopped onion
• 1/4 cup Worcestershire sauce
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
• 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
• 1 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup whole milk
• 1/2 cup Carando® Pepperoni Slices
• 1/2 cup (2 oz.) shredded mozzarella cheese

Preparation

1. Heat gas or charcoal grill to medium. Combine ground meat, eggs, breadcrumbs, ketchup, Parmesan cheese, onion, Worcestershire sauce, garlic, parsley, Italian seasoning, pepper and salt in large bowl; mix well. Gradually add milk until mixture is a consistency that can be shaped into burger patties.
2. Divide and form meat mixture into 16 thin patties. Place 2 to 3 pepperoni slices and 1 tablespoon mozzarella on top of 8 burger patties. Place remaining 8 patties on top of the filling. Gently press the patties together, pinching edges together all the way around, forming 8 stuffed burgers.
3. Grill stuffed burgers over medium heat approximately 15 minutes, turning every 5 minutes (being careful not to press or flatten the burgers), until internal temperature reaches 160°F. Serve on your favorite bun or roll.

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