Kale Caesar Burger with Crisp Apple & Parmesan Salad

[Sincerely-Food-Chef]

Ingredients

• 4 anchovy fillets, packed in oil
• 2 Gala apples
• 4 cloves garlic
• 2 bunches kale
• 1 ½ lb lean ground beef
• 1 lemon
• 1 oz Parmesan cheese
• 4 whole grain buns or rolls
• black pepper
• extra virgin olive oil
• mayonnaise
• salt

Instructions

1. Wash and dry the fresh produce.
   • 1 lemon
   • 2 Gala apples
   • 2 bunches kale
2. Peel and mince garlic; mince anchovy fillets. Divide both evenly between two large bowls; set one bowl aside.
   • 4 cloves garlic
   • 4 anchovy fillets, packed in oil
3. Add beef, salt, and pepper to the first bowl with garlic and anchovy. Use your hands to thoroughly combine. Form into 4 equal-sized patties, place on a plate, and set aside.
   • 1 ½ lb lean ground beef
   • 1 tsp salt
   • ½ tsp black pepper
4. Zest and juice lemon into the second bowl with garlic and anchovy. Add mayo and whisk to combine the dressing.
   • 3 tbsp mayonnaise
5. Quarter and core apples, then thinly slice each quarter; add to the bowl with the dressing.
6. Fold kale leaves in half lengthwise and slice off the stems. Chop or tear leaves into bite-sized pieces, add to the bowl with the dressing, and toss to combine the salad. Set aside.
7. Preheat a grill pan, outdoor grill, or regular skillet over medium-high heat.
8. Once the grill pan is hot, coat with oil. Place burger patties on the grill and cook, undisturbed, for 5 minutes; flip patties, and grill an additional 3-4 minutes, until cooked through. Once done, transfer to a clean plate.
   • 2 tsp extra virgin olive oil
9. Meanwhile, finely grate Parmesan.
   • 1 oz Parmesan cheese
10. Toast buns on the grill pan (if desired).
    • 4 whole grain buns or rolls
11. Place a burger on the bottom half of each bun; top with half the Parmesan and a small portion of salad. Close with the top half of each bun.
12. To serve, divide burgers and remaining salad between plates. Top salad with remaining Parmesan and enjoy!