Caprese Burgers
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5.0
9 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
10 mins
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Total Time
30 mins
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Servings
4
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Calories
531 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
American
Caprese Burgers
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Caprese Burgers are smothered with a red pesto, fresh mozzarella and basil all on a flame-grilled burger. The best gourmet burger out there!
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Ingredients
- 1 pound 80/20 ground beef mix
- 1/2 cup sun dried tomatoes drained if in oil
- 1/2 cup roasted red pepper drained if jarred
- fine sea salt
- 1/2 cup fresh basil leaves loosely packed
- 4 lices mozzarella cheese
- 4 large kaiser rolls
Instructions
- Divide ground beef into 4 equal parts and form hamburger patties, make sure to read my "tips for a better burger". Stack into a tower (separated by wax paper) or put on a plate in a single layer and put into the freezer. Freezing will congeal the beef together and give you less probability of patty breakage (sounds official, huh?).
- While they congeal, place sun dried tomatoes, roasted red peppers and a dash of fine sea salt into a mini food processor and blend until a paste forms. If you are using sun dried tomatoes that were not packed in oil, you may need a teaspoon of extra virgin olive oil to create the right consistency.
- Remove hamburger patties from the freezer and season with salt and pepper. Do not over season with salt. It can dry up the natural juices resulting in dry patties.
- Heat the grill to medium-high heat. Grill the burgers for 2 minutes on each side, then move them to a lower-heat area of the grill. Cook another 2-3 minutes for medium-rare burgers, 3-4 minutes for medium, or 5-6 minutes for well-done burgers. Remove and allow to rest for 3-4 minutes before assembling.
- Toast Kaiser rolls in the over or toaster if desired.
- Assemble your gigantic burger! Take one patty, slather it with the sun dried tomato paste, a few leaves of basil and a slice of mozzarella cheese, top it off with the other side of the bun!
- If you've tried this recipe, come back and let us know how it was!
Notes
- For balsamic reduction, please 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar and 1 teaspoon in small sauce pan for 5 minutes on low heat. Mixture will reduce and become syrupy after cooling.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
531kcal
(27%)
Carbohydrates
30g
(10%)
Protein
32g
(64%)
Fat
31g
(48%)
Saturated Fat
12g
(60%)
Cholesterol
102mg
(34%)
Sodium
742mg
(31%)
Potassium
887mg
(25%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
8g
(16%)
Vitamin A
560IU
(11%)
Vitamin C
14.6mg
(16%)
Calcium
265mg
(27%)
Iron
5.3mg
(29%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 531 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 531kcal | 27% |
| Carbohydrates | 30g | 10% |
| Protein | 32g | 64% |
| Fat | 31g | 48% |
| Saturated Fat | 12g | 60% |
| Cholesterol | 102mg | 34% |
| Sodium | 742mg | 31% |
| Potassium | 887mg | 19% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 8g | 16% |
| Vitamin A | 560IU | 11% |
| Vitamin C | 14.6mg | 16% |
| Calcium | 265mg | 27% |
| Iron | 5.3mg | 29% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
5.0
9 reviews
Excellent
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