Lasagna Meat Stack (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
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1/3 pound ground beef, divided.
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1 ciabatta roll.
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2 garlic cloves, finely chopped.
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2 tablespoons olive oil.
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1/2 teaspoon Italian herbs.
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1/4 pound spicy Italian sausage.
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1 boiled lasagna noodle.
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3 mozzarella slices.
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1 tablespoon butter.
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1 tablespoon ricotta cheese.
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1/2 teaspoon garlic powder.
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14 ounces crushed tomatoes.
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A pinch of red pepper flakes.
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Salt and black pepper to taste.
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A sprinkle of oregano.
# Instructions:
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Spread butter on each side, sprinkle with garlic powder and Italian herbs, then heat in the broiler until brown and crisp.
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Sauté garlic in olive oil, pour in crushed tomatoes with spices, let cook down for about 10 minutes, then stir in the lasagna noodle bits.
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Shape sausage and beef into small balls, lay them in a super hot cast iron pan, smash flat into patties, fry each side for 60 seconds, then melt mozzarella on the beef patties.
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Stack it up this way: bottom roll, beef patty, ricotta and noodle layer, sausage patty, ricotta and noodle layer, beef patty, ricotta and noodle layer, then top roll.
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Let it sit for a couple of minutes before digging in to keep everything together.
# Notes:
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Makes enough sauce to prep five burgers.
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Resting prevents a messy burger.
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Jarred sauce works fine too.
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Ciabatta bread is sturdy and ideal.
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Fusion-style sandwich that’s unique.
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It’s a heavy meal, super satisfying.