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Menu: Carlos’ Italian burger on ciabatta with ground mustard, sharp provolone, spiced grilled onions, marinated tomatoes and arugula.
Wine pairing: Alverdi Barbera, Colli Aprutini, Italy
Serves 2
Ingredients
4 angus beef burger patties https://wildforkfoods.com/products/angus-beef-pub-style-burger/?utm_source=google®ion_id=901500&gad_source=1&gbraid=0AAAAAC_1yXXPrwf9-f0LiNQ6u4kej3Ypb&gclid=EAIaIQobChMIh-XV-pD9iwMVW1N_AB1q5zumEAQYAiABEgKYPvD_BwE
4 slices of sharp provolone cheese
1 large yellow onion, julienned
4-8 grape or cherry tomatoes, halved
1 cup of fresh arugula
Ground mustard
Extra virgin olive oil
1 tablespoon freshly chopped rosemary
Mix of dash of: ground sage, cracked pepper, cayenne pepper and dried oregano mixed with 2 tablespoons of extra virgin olive oil
2 ciabatta sandwich rolls (defrosted) https://wildforkfoods.com/products/ciabatta-sandwich-rolls/
Optional: Cape Cod Sea salt-cracked pepper chips.https://www.capecodchips.com/product/sea-salt-cracked-pepper/
Directions
Onions: ins small bowl, transfer julienned nouns and mix with the olive oil-spice mixture. Mix well and transfer to a big piece of aluminum foil and seal foil to look like a square.
In a small bowl mix tomatoes with olive oil and chopped rosemary.
Grill burgers on medium heat 5-7 minutes in each side. As soon as burgers are done, place one slice of provolone cheese on each patty. Remove from heat.
Ciabatta: drizzle a little olive oil on the inside of the ciabatta bread and lightly toast (grill) on your grill while the burgers are cooking (place ciabatta on grill no longer than 1 minute).
Serve it up!
On an individual plate, place bottom side of ciabatta bread and lightly drizzle some ground mustard.
Place one burger patty on top of bread and top with a little onion and tomatoes, then place second patty, drizzle a little ground mustard, add some more onions and tomatoes.
Finally, place a generous amount of arugula topped with the top of the ciabatta bread.
Garnish with potato chips.
Buon apetito!
About the wine…
Alverdi Barbera (Pavia, Italy)
Tasting notes:
Deep purple color with hints of jam and fresh berries on the nose. Fresh and fruit-forward with notes of cherry and blackberry on the palate with a long and pronounced finish.
Grapes:
100% Barbera (Organic)
Alcohol:
12.5%
Food pairing:
A perfect accompaniment to pizza, pasta, and Italian style meat dishes.
Thank you to Opici Wines & Spirits for providing this exceptionally vibrant Barbera.
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