Pesto Burgers Recipe

Name: Pesto Burgers
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 lb ground chuck; ¼ cup dry Italian seasoned breadcrumbs; 1 tablespoon dried oregano; 2 tablespoons finely chopped red bell peppers; sea salt, to taste; pepper, to taste; 8 buns or 8 sliced Italian bread; 2 cups fresh basil leaves (stems discarded); ¾ cup pine nuts; ¾ cup fresh grated parmesan cheese; 2 cloves garlic; sea salt, to taste; pepper; 1 ¼ cups extra virgin olive oil

Servings: persons

1 lb ground chuck
¼ cup dry Italian seasoned breadcrumbs
1 tablespoon dried oregano
2 tablespoons finely chopped red bell peppers
sea salt, to taste
pepper, to taste
8 buns or 8 sliced Italian bread
2 cups fresh basil leaves (stems discarded)
¾ cup pine nuts
¾ cup fresh grated parmesan cheese
2 cloves garlic
sea salt, to taste
pepper
1 ¼ cups extra virgin olive oil

1
To make the pesto: Add the basil leaves, pine nuts, cheese, garlic, salt and pepper to the container of a food processor.
2
While slowly adding the olive oil through the chute, pulse the processor on and off for 30 seconds.
3
With the processor off, take a rubber spatula and scrape down the sides; replace the lid and pulse for approximately 10 more seconds or until the pesto is well blended.
4
To make the burgers: In a mixing bowl (using your hands or a wooden spoon) combine the ground beef, 1/2 cup pesto, breadcrumbs, oregano, and red pepper; ingredients should be well distributed.
5
Shape mixture into 4 patties; season lightly with salt and pepper if desired.
6
Place patties on a grill over medium-high heat; grill for 5 minutes on one side, turn pattties over and grill for about 5 more minutes or until cooked through.
7
Thinly spread pesto on the cut sides of toasted buns or Italian bread.
8
You may drizzle additional pesto over the burgers, then serve on toasted buns/bread.

1110

kcal

Calories

113

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

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 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 lb ground chuck, ¼ cup dry Italian seasoned breadcrumbs, 1 tablespoon dried oregano, 2 tablespoons finely chopped red bell peppers, and more.

Yes, Pesto Burgers falls under the General 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.

Pesto Burgers

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