Italian Burger Recipe

• Approximately 1 pound ground beef
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 tablespoons butter, melted
• 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
• 1 teaspoon black pepper
• 1/2 teaspoon dried basil leaves (or 1 teaspoon fresh finely chopped basil)
• 1/4 teaspoon dried oregano

Optional

• Mozzarella or Provolone

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Instructions

1. Preheat barbecue grill to medium heat.
2. Mix herbs, seasonings, and butter into the ground beef until it is evenly blended.
3. Divide into four portions and form each portion into a firm patty.
4. Cook over medium heat on the barbecue until cooked to appropriate temperature (160 degrees for medium).
5. If desired, top with slices of cheese when the burgers are almost done cooking for cheeseburgers.

Makes 4 good sized burgers. Serve on hamburger buns or on sliced italian bread .