Perfect Summer Basil Burger Recipe

Name: Perfect Summer Basil Burger
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 1/4 pounds ground beef (80-percent lean); Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper; 1 tablespoon vegetable oil; 1/4 cup shredded mozzarella; 4 English muffins, halved horizontally and toasted; 1 tomato, sliced and lightly salted; Perfect Basil Sauce, recipe follows; 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan; 1 green onion, chopped; 3 tablespoons roughly chopped fresh basil; 1 large clove garlic, minced; 1/2 cup prepared mayonnaise; 3 tablespoons sour cream; 1/2 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce; Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper

Servings: persons

1 1/4 pounds ground beef (80-percent lean)
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1/4 cup shredded mozzarella
4 English muffins, halved horizontally and toasted
1 tomato, sliced and lightly salted
Perfect Basil Sauce, recipe follows
2 tablespoons grated Parmesan
1 green onion, chopped
3 tablespoons roughly chopped fresh basil
1 large clove garlic, minced
1/2 cup prepared mayonnaise
3 tablespoons sour cream
1/2 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper

1
Quarter the beef into even portions.
2
Form into burgers, indenting the middle slightly with your thumb.
3
Season with salt and pepper, and brush lightly with vegetable oil.
4
Cook on a hot grill until charred on the outside and pink on the inside, about 4 minutes per side.
5
Two minutes before removing the burgers, top the burgers with the mozzarella cheese.
6
Place the toasted muffins on a serving platter.
7
Place the tomato slices on the bottom, and top each with cooked patties.
8
Spread a tablespoon or two of the basil sauce on each bun top and sprinkle with a little Parmesan cheese.
9
Serve extra basil sauce on the side for dipping.
10
Blend the green onion, basil, garlic, mayonnaise, sour cream, and Worcestershire sauce in a blender until creamy and pale green.
11
Taste the sauce and season with salt and pepper, if needed.

721

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Protein

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

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 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 1/4 pounds ground beef (80-percent lean), Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, 1 tablespoon vegetable oil, 1/4 cup shredded mozzarella, and more.

Yes, Perfect Summer Basil Burger 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Perfect Summer Basil Burger

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Variations & substitutions

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