Pizza Burger

Ingredients

1 garlic clove, minced
1 can black olives
2 tbsps capers
1/2 small shallot
1 1/2 tbsps lemon juice
1 tbsp parsley
1/4 tsp salt
1/2 tsp pepper
3 tbsp olive oil
1 lb Thousand Hills grass-fed ground beef
1 tbsp Italian seasoning
6 tsp shredded Mozzarella
1 jar pizza sauce (you will have extra)
3 slices provolone cheese
lettuce and pepperoncinis for dressing

Directions

Olive Tapenade

In a food processor, combine garlic, olives, capers, shallot, lemon juice, parsley, salt and pepper. Pulse several times until you have a rough chop. Slowly drizzle in olive oil until mixture starts to form a slightly chunky paste.

Burger

1. In a medium bowl, combine the ground beef and Italian seasoning. Mix thoroughly (it’s easiest to use your hands). Add the mozzarella and gently combine. Form into three patties.

2. Cook on a hot grill until desired doneness, use a meat thermometer to make sure the internal temp through the thickest part of the meat is at least 145 degrees.

3. Assemble the burger: spread the olive tapenade onto both sides of a bun. Add burger patty and top with Provolone cheese, pizza sauce, pepperoncinis, and lettuce.