The Delicious Spring Burger Recipe - Guide Recipe
The Delicious Spring Burger Recipe - This delicious caprese salad style burger is packed with fresh mozzarella , basil , and tomato. A balsamic glaze and pesto sauce kick things up. It’s like an awesome mashup of 2 iconic spring meals. #delicious #spring #burger #burgerrecipe #bestburger #hamburger #salad #caprese #mozzarella #springmeals #meals #dinner #dinnerrecipe #easydinnerrecipe #maindish #dish #bestdinnerrecipe
Ingredients:
For the burgers:
1 and 1/2 pounds ground beef (I used 80/20)
2 tablespoons red wine
1 and 1/2 teaspoons salt
1 teaspoon black pepper
1 and 1/2 tablespoons garlic , minced
3 tablespoons fresh basil , minced (or more to taste)
For the Artichoke Pesto Sauce:
1/2 cup quartered artichoke hearts (mine were from an un-marinated can)
1/2 cup prepared basil pesto
6 tablespoons mayonnaise
To assemble:
4 large hamburger buns*
butter , to spread on the buns
8 thick slices of fresh mozzarella
romaine lettuce leaves (or any kind)
1-2 large tomatoes , sliced
fresh basil , to top burgers with
1/2 cup balsamic vinegar
Instructions:
Make the burgers first. In a large bowl add ground beef , red wine , salt , pepper , garlic , and minced basil.
Use your hands to combine the mixture. Just do it. A spoon won't work as well. Mix only until it is just combined.
If you work it too much the meat will get tough.
Form the meat into 4 patties. Use your thumb to make a gentle indentation in the center of each one. (see photos).
Set aside. Heat your grill over high heat.
Now make the Artichoke Pesto. Add the artichoke hearts , pesto , and mayonnaise to a food processor or blender.
Process until smooth. Transfer to a serving dish and set aside.
Transfer the hamburgers to the hot grill. (No need to oil it). Cover and grill for about 5 minutes , then flip each one.
Grill for another 3 minutes , then top each patty with 2 slices of mozzarella cheese. Cover and continue to grill for about 2 minutes.
When the burgers are done and the cheese is melted , remove from the grill.
Spread butter on each inside half of the hamburger buns.
Grill the buns , butter side down , for just a couple minutes until they get to your desired crispiness level.
Meanwhile , make the Balsamic Glaze. Add the balsamic vinegar to a small pot and set over medium heat.
Cook for about 10 minutes , stirring occasionally. Try not to choke on the smell. It will bubble and thicken.
When it is syrupy and has reduced to about 3-4 tablespoons , remove from heat.
If your hamburgers aren't ready yet , leave it on the burner over the lowest setting.
It needs to be warm when it is drizzled over the burgers.
To assemble the burgers , spread the Artichoke Pesto on one or both sides of the hamburger bun.
Add the hamburger , then add lettuce , tomato , and fresh basil.
Drizzle with Balsamic Glaze , then top with the other bun. Enjoy the mess!
NOTES:
These make great meatless hamburgers. Skip the bun and wrap in lettuce.
Recipe adapted from; https://thefoodcharlatan.com/caprese-burger-recipe/