Caesar Salad Beef Burgers on Garlic Crostini

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 lbs ground chuck
• 3 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon pepper
• 4 romaine lettuce leaves
• 1/4 cup parmesan cheese, freshly shaved
• romaine lettuce leaf (for platter) (optional)

Garlic Crostini

• 8 slices sourdough bread (about 4 x 3 x 1/2-inch)
• extra virgin olive oil
• 2 large garlic cloves, cut lengthwise into quarters

Directions

1. 1

   Combine ground beef, minced garlic, 1 teaspoon salt and 1/2 teaspoon pepper in large bowl, mixing lightly but thoroughly.

2. 2

   Lightly shape into four 3/4-inch thick patties, shaping to fit the bread slices.

3. 3

   Place patties on grid over medium, ash-covered coals.

4. 4

   Grill, uncovered, 13 to 15 minutes to medium (160 degrees F) doneness, until not pink in center and juices show no pink color, turning occasionally.

5. 5

   Season with salt and pepper, as desired.

6. 6

   Meanwhile brush both sides of bread slices lightly with oil.

7. 7

   Place bread around outer edge of grid.

8. 8

   Grill a few minutes until lightly toasted, turning once.

9. 9

   Remove bread slices from grid. Rub both sides of each slice with a garlic quarter.

10. 10

    Place one lettuce leaf on four of the bread slides; top each with a burger.

11. 11

    Sprinkle evenly with cheese; cover with remaining bread slices.

12. 12

    Cut burgers in half, if desired; arrange on lettuce-lined platter, if desired.