Caprese Burgers Recipe

Name: Caprese Burgers
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 cups basil leaves; 1/4 cup salted roasted almonds; 1 clove garlic; 1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for brushing; 1/4 cup Pecorino-Romano cheese, grated; Salt; Freshly ground pepper; 1 pound ground beef chuck; 1 pound ground beef sirloin; 8 ounces fresh mozzarella, cut into 6 slices; 6 brioche hamburger buns, split; 2 tomatoes, sliced

Servings: persons

2 cups basil leaves
1/4 cup salted roasted almonds
1 clove garlic
1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for brushing
1/4 cup Pecorino-Romano cheese, grated
Salt
Freshly ground pepper
1 pound ground beef chuck
1 pound ground beef sirloin
8 ounces fresh mozzarella, cut into 6 slices
6 brioche hamburger buns, split
2 tomatoes, sliced

1
In a food processor, combine the basil with the almonds and garlic and pulse until the almonds are finely chopped. Add the 1/2 cup of olive oil and process to a paste. Add the grated Pecorino and pulse to combine. Season the pesto with salt and pepper. You should have about 1 cup.
2
Transfer 1/4 cup of the pesto to a bowl. Add the ground chuck and ground sirloin and a pinch of salt and gently knead to blend. Form the mixture into six 4-inch patties, about 3/4 inch thick. Brush the burger patties lightly with olive oil.
3
Light a grill and oil the grates. Grill the burgers over moderately high heat for 3 minutes. Flip the burgers, top them with the mozzarella slices and close the grill. Cook for 3 minutes longer for medium-rare burgers. Grill the buns until lightly toasted, then spread some of the pesto on the bottoms. Top with the burgers, the tomatoes and the remaining pesto. Close the burgers and serve right away.

1361

kcal

Calories

108

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 cups basil leaves, 1/4 cup salted roasted almonds, 1 clove garlic, 1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for brushing, and more.

Yes, Caprese Burgers falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Caprese Burgers

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