Muffletta-Style Inside Out Sirloin Beef Burgers

When is something as delicious as sirloin steak not a sirloin steak? When it’s a sumptuous Sirloin Steak Burger of course! Steak Burgers are packed with more flavour than just what’s on top! With fresh ground Round, Chuck or Sirloin from your local grocer, it’s easy to make these signature burgers at home. The cheese here goes underground for easier grill management and burgers so delicious – from the inside OUT.

 

Yields6 Servings
Prep Time15 minsCook Time20 minsTotal Time35 mins
 1 lb (500 g) Lean Ground Beef Sirloin
 1 egg
 1 clove garlic, minced
 ½ cup (125 mL) shredded provolone cheese
 ⅓ cup (75 mL) chopped pitted green olives
 ¼ cup (50 mL) EACH bread crumbs and minced onion
 2 tbsp (30 mL) Worcestershire sauce
 1 tsp (5 mL) dried Italian seasoning
Tasty Topping, optional (recipe follows)
1

Combine beef, egg, garlic, cheese, olives, bread crumbs, onion, Worcestershire sauce and seasoning in bowl.

2

Divide meat into 6 portions. Form into 3/4 inch (2 cm) thick patties. Make a thumb-print depression in centre of each patty (to prevent rounding while they grill). Make Ahead: Refrigerate, covered for 1 hour or up to 1 day.

3

Grill patties using medium-high heat for 10 to 14 minutes, turning twice, until digital rapid-read thermometer inserted sideways into centre of each patty reads 160°F (71°C). Top with the Tasty Topping (if desired).

TASTY TOPPING
4

Pan fry 1 green pepper, slivered, in nonstick pan with 1 tsp (5 mL) olive oil until just softened. Stir in 1/2 cup (125 mL) slivered thinly sliced summer sausage; warm through. Toss with 1/2 cup (125 mL) sliced iceberg lettuce and 1/4 cup (50 mL) Italian salad dressing.

Ingredients

 1 lb (500 g) Lean Ground Beef Sirloin
 1 egg
 1 clove garlic, minced
 ½ cup (125 mL) shredded provolone cheese
 ⅓ cup (75 mL) chopped pitted green olives
 ¼ cup (50 mL) EACH bread crumbs and minced onion
 2 tbsp (30 mL) Worcestershire sauce
 1 tsp (5 mL) dried Italian seasoning
Tasty Topping, optional (recipe follows)

Directions

1

Combine beef, egg, garlic, cheese, olives, bread crumbs, onion, Worcestershire sauce and seasoning in bowl.

2

Divide meat into 6 portions. Form into 3/4 inch (2 cm) thick patties. Make a thumb-print depression in centre of each patty (to prevent rounding while they grill). Make Ahead: Refrigerate, covered for 1 hour or up to 1 day.

3

Grill patties using medium-high heat for 10 to 14 minutes, turning twice, until digital rapid-read thermometer inserted sideways into centre of each patty reads 160°F (71°C). Top with the Tasty Topping (if desired).

TASTY TOPPING
4

Pan fry 1 green pepper, slivered, in nonstick pan with 1 tsp (5 mL) olive oil until just softened. Stir in 1/2 cup (125 mL) slivered thinly sliced summer sausage; warm through. Toss with 1/2 cup (125 mL) sliced iceberg lettuce and 1/4 cup (50 mL) Italian salad dressing.

Muffletta-Style Inside Out Sirloin Beef Burgers