Italian Burgers With Fresh Basil

Total Time: 38 mins Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 18 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 1 lb lean ground beef
• 1 small onion, minced (about 1/2 cup)
• 3/4 cup grated parmesan cheese
• 1/4 cup fresh parsley, minced
• 1 large egg, lightly beaten
• 2 tablespoons italian seasoning
• 3/4 teaspoon pepper
• 1/2 teaspoon garlic salt
• 1/4 teaspoon fennel seed
• 4 slices provolone cheese
• 4 english muffins, split
• 1/2 cup pasta sauce (canned or jarred is fine)
• 4 fresh basil sprigs

Recipe

• 1 combine first 9 ingredients; shape into 4 patties.
• 2 place on grill and close lid. grill over medium-high heat 7-8 minutes on each side or until desired level of doneness.
• 3 top patties with cheese and grill 1 more minute or till cheese melts. place muffins on grill, cut sides down, and grill 1 minute or until lightly toasted.
• 4 top each burger with 2 tbsp pasta sauce and a sprig of fresh basil.