Hello Fresh Melty Mozzarella Burgers

1 Red Onion

1 clove Garlic

½ tablespoon Tomato Paste

3 teaspoon Balsamic Vinegar

10 ounce Ground Beef

½ cup Mozzarella Cheese

2 Ciabatta

4 ounce Heirloom Grape Tomatoes

2 ounce Spring Mix Lettuce

1 ounce Dried Cranberries

1

Wash and dry all produce. Preheat toaster oven or oven to 400 degrees. Halve, peel, and thinly slice onion. Heat a drizzle of olive oil in a large pan over medium heat. Add onion and 1 tsp sugar. Cook, tossing, until browned, 6-8 minutes. Season with salt and pepper. Remove from pan and set aside.

2

While onion cooks, mince or grate garlic until you have ½ tsp (you may have a clove left over). In a large bowl, whisk together ½ TBSP tomato paste, 1 TBSP vinegar, 1 TBSP olive oil, and as much minced garlic as you like (we sent more tomato paste and vinegar than needed). Season with salt and pepper.

3

Wipe out pan used for onion. Heat a drizzle of olive oil in it over medium-high heat. Shape beef into 2 patties slightly wider than the bread. Season with salt and pepper. Add to pan and cook until just shy of desired doneness, 2-4 minutes per side. Sprinkle mozzarella on top. Cover pan and cook until cheese melts, 1 minute more.

4

Split ciabattas in half. Toast in toaster oven or oven until golden, 3-5 minutes. Meanwhile, halve tomatoes lengthwise.

5

Add lettuce, tomatoes, and cranberries to bowl with vinaigrette and toss to combine. Season with salt and pepper.

6

Fill ciabattas with beef patties, onion, and a few leaves from salad. Divide between plates and serve with remaining salad on the side.