Meatball Burger

Another Clinton Kelly recipe from The Chew -- it was yummy easy and satisfying --we actually did open face to cut down on eating the whole roll. The ricotta spread onto the bun was deelish! Don't be put off by making your own sauce it was completed in minutes.

For the Sauce

3 large garlic cloves minced

1/2 large onion diced

28 oz can organic chunky tomato sauce ie Muir Glen

1/4 t dried oregano

1/4 t dried rosemary

1/2 c romano cheese

8 fresh basil leaves

dash of sweet vermouth

EVOO

S/P

For the Patties

1 c coarsely fresh made bread crumbs ( I used panko)

1/2# ground lamb

1/2# ground pork

1/2# ground beef

2 T chopped flat leaf parsley

1/2 c grated parm-regg

2 t kosher salt

1/2 t black pepper

1/4 t nutmeg

1 egg

4 kaiser rolls

4 slices fresh mozarella

1 c ricotta

Make the sauce if large skillet over medium heat. Saute onion and garlic in EVOO for 5 min add the tomatoes and rest of the sauce ingredients - lower heat and allow to simmer 10-15 min

Preheat grill over high heat. Meanwhile mix together pattie mixture and form into 4 patties. Grill 4 minutes each side. After turning top with fresh moz and allow to melt. 

Toast buns and then smear each bun with ricotta. Top with burger, sauce and I added fresh basil. 

Yes it can def become a fork and knife meal!