1/3 cup The Gracious Gourmet Chile Red Pepper Tapenade
1 tablespoon Panko (Japanese-style) bread crumbs
1/2 teaspoon salt
Freshly ground black pepper
Thinly sliced pepper jack or Cheddar cheese (optional)
4 ciabatta rolls, sliced in half
Gently combine ground beef, Chile Red Pepper Tapenade, bread crumbs, salt and pepper. Form into 4 patties. Grill or broil 4 to 5 minutes per side, turning once. Shortly before burgers are done, top with additional Chile Red Pepper Tapenade or thinly sliced cheese. Serve in ciabatta rolls.
