Italian Burgers Recipe

Name: Italian Burgers
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 slices red onion, about 1/4 in. thick; 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar; 1/4 cup olive oil, divided; 3/4 cup chopped giardiniera*; 1/3 cup mayonnaise; 1 tablespoon chopped fresh oregano leaves; 1 1/2 pounds ground lean beef; 1 teaspoon kosher salt; 1/2 teaspoon pepper; 4 ciabatta or focaccia buns, split; 4 slices provolone cheese; About 2 cups lightly packed arugula

Servings: persons

4 slices red onion, about 1/4 in. thick
2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
1/4 cup olive oil, divided
3/4 cup chopped giardiniera*
1/3 cup mayonnaise
1 tablespoon chopped fresh oregano leaves
1 1/2 pounds ground lean beef
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
4 ciabatta or focaccia buns, split
4 slices provolone cheese
About 2 cups lightly packed arugula

1
Heat grill to medium (350u00b0 to 450u00b0). Put onion in a small bowl and toss with vinegar and 1 tbsp. oil; set aside. Mix giardiniera with mayonnaise and oregano; set aside.
2
Season beef with salt and pepper, mixing with your hands until just combined. Divide into 4 portions and form into patties. Using your thumb, press a dent into the center of each patty (it will even out as the burger cooks). Brush patties lightly on both sides with 1 tbsp. oil. Brush cut sides of buns with remaining 2 tbsp. oil.
3
Drain onion and discard marinade. Grill onion and burgers until onion is softened and charred slightly, about 5 minutes, and until burgers are done the way you like, about 8 minutes for medium-rare. In the last 2 to 3 minutes of cooking, top burgers with cheese and lightly toast buns.
4
Assemble burgers, topping them with onion, arugula, and a hefty dollop of mayonnaise mixture.
5
*Find giardiniera in the pickle aisle of well-stocked grocery stores.

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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: 4 slices red onion, about 1/4 in. thick, 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar, 1/4 cup olive oil, divided, 3/4 cup chopped giardiniera*, and more.

Yes, Italian 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.

Italian Burgers

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