Tuscan Burgers Recipe

Name: Tuscan Burgers
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 600 g beef mince or 19 ounces ground beef; 100 g pancetta or 3 ounces pancetta, rind removed, chopped; 1/3 cup basil pesto (90g/3oz); sea salt, to taste; fresh ground black pepper, to taste; 2 small red onions, thickly sliced; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 50 g rocket (11/2oz-2oz) or 50 g baby spinach leaves (11/2oz-2oz); 2 small tomatoes, thickly sliced; 1/2 cup whole-egg mayonnaise; 3 -4 bocconcini, sliced; 4 italian bread rolls, split

Servings: persons

600 g beef mince or 19 ounces ground beef
100 g pancetta or 3 ounces pancetta, rind removed, chopped
1/3 cup basil pesto (90g/3oz)
sea salt, to taste
fresh ground black pepper, to taste
2 small red onions, thickly sliced
2 tablespoons olive oil
50 g rocket (11/2oz-2oz) or 50 g baby spinach leaves (11/2oz-2oz)
2 small tomatoes, thickly sliced
1/2 cup whole-egg mayonnaise
3 -4 bocconcini, sliced
4 italian bread rolls, split

1
Place the beef, pancetta and 2 tablespoons of pesto in a processor; season with salt and pepper; pulse until just combined (do not over-process); form the mixture into 4 patties and chill while you cook the vegetables.
2
Preheat the oven to 160u00b0C/325u00b0F/gas mark 3; heat a chargrill pan or cr barbecue over a medium heat; toss the onion in a little oil and grill for 1 minute on each side or until just cooked; place the onion in the oven to keep it warm; brush the tomatoes with a little oil and season them with salt and pepper , to taste; then grill the tomatoes for one minute on each side; place the tomatoes in the oven to keep them warm; mix the remaining pesto with the mayonnaise.
3
Brush both sides of the patties with oil; cook the patties on the chargrill for 2-3 minutes on each side or until they are cooked through; top the patties with bocconcini and place them in the oven for 1 minutes or until the cheese melts.
4
Spread the bread-roll bases with some of the mayonnaise mixture; top with rocket, patties, onion and tomato; drizzle with the remaining mayonnaise mixture and top with the remaining bread-roll halves.

676

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Carbs

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

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

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: 600 g beef mince or 19 ounces ground beef, 100 g pancetta or 3 ounces pancetta, rind removed, chopped, 1/3 cup basil pesto (90g/3oz), sea salt, to taste, and more.

Yes, Tuscan 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Tuscan Burgers

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Variations & substitutions

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