Wild Game Burger Parmesan
A delicious twist to an Italian favorite
Servings: 4
Ingredients
- 2 lbs ground desert sheep (substitute elk, venison or antelope)
- 1 tbsp dried basil
- 1 tbsp granulated garlic powder
- 1 tsp oregano
- 1 tsp kosher salt
- 2 eggs + 1 tsp water
- 3/4 cup olive oil
- 2 cups marinara sauce
- 5 slices fresh mozzarella, 1/4 inch thick
- 1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese
- fresh parsley, chopped
The Breading
- 3/4 cup plain breadcrumbs
- 1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese
- 1 tsp red pepper flakes
- 1 tsp parsley
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
- In a bowl combine the ground meat, dried basil, garlic powder, dried oregano and salt. Using your hands, form 5-6 patties of equal size and set aside.
- In a bowl or plate combine all breadcrumb ingredients. In another small bowl beat the two eggs and water together until well blended.
- Heat a large cast iron skillet or oven proof skillet over medium-low heat and add the olive oil. Dip each meat patty in the egg wash and then press firmly in the breadcrumb mixture. Place each patty in the skillet and cook until golden brown, about 2 minutes per side, total 4 minutes. Add the marinara sauce to the skillet and top each patty with a slice of mozzarella, grated parmesan cheese and garnish with chopped parsley. Remove from heat.
- Cover loosely with foil and bake in the oven for 45 minutes.
- Serve each parmesan patty with a side salad.