all-american burger with red pepper relish

prep time:  tbd
cook time:  20 minutes
servings:  4

relish ingredients:
1/2 cup roasted red pepper - cut into strips
2 teaspoons olive oil
2 teaspoon snipped fresh thyme or 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme - crushed
1/4 teaspoon pepper

hamburger ingredients
1/4 cup finely chopped onion
2 tablespoon fine dry bread crumbs
2 tablespoon catsup
1 tablespoon prepared horseradish
1 tablespoon prepared mustard
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 pound extra-lean ground beef
4 slices smoked or regular mozzarella cheese
4 whole wheat hamburger buns - split and toasted
1/2 cup fresh basil leaves

relish steps:
1.  combine all ingredients in a food processor bowl.  cover and process with several on-off turns until coarsely chopped.  cover and shill until ready to serve.

hamburger steps:
1.  combine onion, bread crumbs, catsup, horseradish, mustard, salt and pepper in a medium mixing bowl.  add ground beef, mix well.  shape the meat into 4 3/4-inch thick patties.

2.  grill patties on the rack of an uncovered grill directly over medium coals for 14 - 18 minutes or until internal temperature o burgers reaches at least 160 degrees with an instant-read thermometer, turning half way through cooking.  top each patty with cheese slice the last 2 minutes of grilling.

3.  serve burgers on toasted buns with fresh basil leaves and 1 tablespoon relish.

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