HERBED VEAL BURGERS WITH AIOLI CROSTINI
Serves 4. Total Prep/Cooking Time: 30 Minutes
1 lb ground veal1 Tbsp finely chopped fresh thyme1 Tbsp balsamic vinegar1 clove garlic, crushed¼ cup chopped pitted kalamata or ripe olives4 slices (1/2") Italian bread, toastedLettuce leaves
. . Aioli:
¼ cup mayonnaise1 Tbsp balsamic vinegar (optional)1 clove garlic, crushed
- In small bowl, combine aVoli ingredients.
- In medium bowl, combine ground veal, thyme, vinegar, garlic, ¼ teaspoon salt and ¼ teaspoon pepper, mixing lightly but thoroughly. Shape into four 1/2"-thick patties.
- Place patties on grid over medium, ash-covered coals. Grill, uncovered, 10 to 12 minutes or until centers are no longer pink, turning occasionally.
- Reserve 1 tablespoon each aioli and olives. Spread remaining aioli on toast; sprinkle with remaining olives. Top toast with lettuce and a burger. Top with reserved aioli and olives.
Recipe, Photo courtesy National Cattlemen’s Beef Association and Cattlemen’s Beef Board.
Some Prepared Food Photos courtesy of the Beef Checkoff, in conjunction with Brown Packing Company, Inc.