The ultimate american 'skyscraper'

4 servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
1⅓kilogramsAmerican chuck steak; (3lbs)
4Cloves garlic chopped
Salt and pepper
125gramsUnsalted butter; (4 1/2oz)
1tablespoonChopped fresh basil
1tablespoonChopped fresh parsley
1tablespoonChopped fresh thyme
Salt and pepper to taste
1largeOnion; peeled, halved and
; cut thinly
100gramsGorgonzola cheese; (4oz)
12slicesItalian country style bread
½tablespoonToasted sesame seeds
Olive oil
1tablespoonBalsamic vinegar
6Ripe vine red tomatoes
1Garlic clove
6Green bell peppers; (cut in 1/4 and
; peeled)
6Green tomatoes; (halved)
½Green chilli; seeds removed and
; sliced
1tablespoonWhite wine vinegar
1tablespoonOlive oil
½tablespoonHoney
Salt and pepper

Directions

FOR HERB BUTTER

GARNISH

MACEDONIAN RELISH

Mix the mince meat with the garlic and seasoning and shape into 18 x 8cm rounds.

Place the butter ingredients into the food processor and blend until smooth, roll in cling film and keep in fridge until needed.

Grate the cheese and cut the bread into 18 x 8 cm rounds. Slice the tomatoes into thin slices.

Press a little butter on to each burger and grill for approximately 3-4 minutes each side.

Brush the bread with the olive oil and griddle to mark and flavour it.

Fry the onions on the griddle and de-glaze with the vinegar until tender, season well.

Construct the skyscraper by placing one of the burgers onto a flat peice of bread then add onions and tomatoes then another piece of bread, another burger and more onions and tomatoes followed by the cheese. Melt the cheese under the grill and top with the piece of bread sprinkled with sesame seeds and skewer with an American flag.

To make relish:

Roast the garlic and peppers until tender. The garlic and peppers need 30 minutes and the tomatoes only 10.

Either using a food processor, or a fork in a bowl, mash the above into a paste and fold in the honey olive oil, chilli and the vinegar. Season well and keep in a covered container in the fridge.

Converted by MC_Buster.

Per serving: 484 Calories (kcal); 38g Total Fat; (66% calories from fat); 11g Protein; 32g Carbohydrate; 91mg Cholesterol; 392mg Sodium Food Exchanges: 0 Grain(Starch); 1 Lean Meat; 5½ Vegetable; 0 Fruit; 7 Fat; 0 Other Carbohydrates

Converted by MM_Buster v2.0n.