Italian Burger Subs

Total Time: 25 mins Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 10 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 1 1/4 lbs ground chuck
• 1/4 lb pancetta, finely chopped
• 1/2 cup parmesan cheese, freshly grated (2 oz.)
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 2 teaspoons ground fennel
• 1 teaspoon garlic, minced
• 1 teaspoon fresh ground pepper
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 4 slices fontina cheese
• 4 (6 inch) italian rolls, split
• 1/3 cup roasted red pepper
• 4 pepperoncini peppers, sliced
• 4 slices onions, thinly if desired
• 1/4 cup olive oil
• 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
• 1 teaspoon dried basil

Recipe

• 1 place the beef, pancetta, parmesan cheese, oil, fennel seeds, garlic, pepper and salt in a medium bowl.
• 2 gently mix together.
• 3 shape into 4 (3/4-inch thick) oval shaped patties, about the size of the buns or slightly larger.
• 4 heat the grill or grill pan to medium.
• 5 grill for 4-5 min and flip over.
• 6 grill for 4-5 min longer, or until the patty is no longer pink in the center.
• 7 top each burger with 1 slice of the fontina cheese and grill for 1 min more or until the cheese has melted.
• 8 meanwhile, in a small bowl, whisk together all dressing ingredients.
• 9 place the rolls, cut side down, on the grill for 30-60 secs or until lightly toasted.
• 10 brush each half of each roll with the dressing.
• 11 top the burgers with the roasted red peppers, pepperocini and onion.