Gourmet BBQ Hamburgers

BBQ Hamburgers with Chopped Basil, Crushed Garlic, & Smokey Fontina Cheese

Ingredients:

• 1 - pound "fresh" Lean Ground Beef (Try to get fresh from butcher so it is not over compacted)
• 4 - garlic cloves, crushed
• 6 - large fresh Basil leaves
• 1 - tsp salt
• 1 - tsp course pepper
• 4 - deli slices of Smokey Fontina Cheese
  

Directions:

• Pre-heat BBQ on high
• Break meat up into 4 equal potions
• Flatten portions into loose patties (don't over compact because this will make them tough)
• Lightly season with salt and pepper
• Chop fresh basil and apply equally to the 4 patties
• Crush garlic and apply equally to the 4 patties
• Lightly compact the Basil and garlic into the patties
• Place hamburgers on pre-heated BBQ with Basil and Garlic side up
• Cover BBQ and let hamburgers cook for 3-4 minutes
• Carefully Flip Hamburgers trying to retain the Basil and Garlic
• Cover BBQ and let hamburgers cook for another 3-4 minutes
• Carefully re-Flip Hamburgers trying to retain the Basil and Garlic
• Place a single deli slice of Smokey Fontina Cheese on each patty
• Close lid and BBQ for 1 minute or until cheese is fully melted
• Remove from BBQ and Let stand for 2-3 minutes before serving
  

Suggestions:

• Serve on toasted ciabatta buns
• Serve with grilled red onions
• Serve with your favorite condiments

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