A Taste of Tuscany Burger - Sutter Home Family Vineyards

Ingredients

• 1 – 2 T. good olive oil
• 2 baby eggplants, small dice
• 1 small yellow onion, small dice (can substitute 1 c. diced frozen onion)
• 1/2 c., heaping medium heat bottled salsa
• 1 t. salt
• 1 t. black pepper
• 1 T. granulated sugar
• 1/2 wine glass, red Merlot
• 2 lb ground sirloin
• 1 lb ground chuck
• 1-1/2 c. plain breadcrumbs (3 palm fulls)
• 1/2 c. Pecorino cheese, grated
• 2 t. salt
• 1 extra large egg, slightly beaten
• Handful of fresh basil, chopped
• 6 large Kaiser-type buns, split
• 1/2 stick unsalted butter, softened
• 6 slices Provolone cheese
• 6 Romaine lettuce leaves
• 1 small purple/red onion
• 2 medium red peppers