Cheeseburger

How to prepare cheeseburger

1. Saute the finely chopped onion and bell pepper in hot oil until softened. Add to the meat.
2. Then add all the seasonings, plus the finely chopped herbs, tomato and pepper paste. Knead the meat mixture well with your hands until it has a uniform color.
3. Divide the mixture into 5 equal portions.
4. From each portion, assemble a cheeseburger as follows:
   - divide the portion into 2 equal parts and shape them into balls
   - place them on a sheet of plastic wrap, spaced apart from each other
   - place another sheet of plastic wrap on top and flatten the balls with the bottom of a plate; you'll get two thinner meat discs
   - remove the plastic from the discs
   - in the center of one disc, place cheese slices and press them slightly into the meat
   - place the second meat disc on top
   - put the plastic wrap on top again and press lightly so the two discs stick together
   - press the edges of the cheeseburger to prevent the cheese from leaking out when it melts
   * the prepared cheeseburgers can be kept in the refrigerator until you're ready to cook them
6. Heat the grill well, then turn the heat to low. Grill the cheeseburgers for 3-4 minutes on each side.
   * if using a grill pan, drain the fat after each batch of cheeseburgers
7. Serve while hot, between two slices of bread (can be lightly toasted on the griddle) or a burger bun, with tzatziki sauce.

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