Italian Stuffed Burgers
INGREDIENTS:
1 1/2 lbs ground beef
1/2 cup mozzarella cheese, shredded
1 (4 1/4 ounce) can ripe olives, chopped (I prefer black olives)
1/4 cup onions, finely chopped
salt
1 tablespoon italian seasoning, crushed
1 1/2 teaspoons garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon pepper
DIRECTIONS:
1. In small bowl, combine cheese, olives, and onion.
2. Shape ground beef into eight patties, approximately 4 1/2-inch diameter.
3. Place approximately 1/4 cup of cheese mixture in center of four patties; top with remaining patties. Press edges firmly together to seal; gently pat to 3/4-inch thickness.
4. In small bowl, combine Italian seasoning, garlic powder, and pepper. Press evenly into both sides of each patty.
5. Place patties on grill over medium, ash-covered coals. Grill, uncovered, 22 to 24 minutes to medium doneness (160 degrees) or until centers of patties are no longer pink and juices show no pink color; turn occasionally.
