Description
A twist on the classic burger!
Fresh basil and mozzarella add a burst of flavor.
Ingredients
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- 1 lbs (454 g) ground meat
- 0.5 cups (118 ml) basil, chopped
- Salt
- Pepper
- Steak or heirloom tomatoes, sliced
- Fresh mozzarella, sliced and diced
- Balsamic Glaze
- Whole Wheat Kaiser Rolls
Instructions
- Place ground meat in a large bowl. Add basil, salt, and pepper; mix everything together gently.
- Using your hands, divide the ground meat into 4 parts.
- Shape each part into a patty, make a hole in the center of each patty, and stuff with mozzarella cheese.
- Close up the patties.
- Top with a little more pepper, if desired.
- Make sure your grill is hot (charcoal should be grayish-white, or gas grill should be hot).
- Grill the burgers for 4-5 minutes per side, flipping only once. The fat will slow in its dripping and the sides will begin to brown when the first side is done.
- Let the meat rest before serving.
- Place the rolls on the grill to toast for about 10 seconds per side.
- Place the burger in the roll, top with glaze and a slice of tomato.
Notes
- For best flavor, use fresh, high-quality mozzarella cheese.
- To prevent the burgers from shrinking, gently form the patties and avoid overworking the meat.
- Leftover burgers can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 2 days; reheat gently in a pan or microwave.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Italian-inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 burger
- Calories: 600
- Sugar: 5
- Sodium: 800
- Fat: 35
- Saturated Fat: 15
- Unsaturated Fat: 15
- Carbohydrates: 40
- Fiber: 5
- Protein: 30
- Cholesterol: 100