Caprese Burger Recipe

Recipesfull introduces to you: Italian Recipes. (Caprese Burger Recipe). I am always looking for ways to jazz up the boring burger and came up with this after having a delicious caprese salad. Be sure to use fresh basil and the marinated tomatoes are a must!

Brief

Prep 15 mins

Cook: 10 mins

Additional: 5 mins

Total: 30 mins

Servings: 4

Yield: 4 burgers

Caprese Burger Recipe

Ingredients

1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar

1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil

salt and pepper to taste

4 thick slices tomato

1 ⅓ pounds lean ground beef

1 tablespoon tomato paste

¼ cup chopped fresh basil

¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese

1 clove garlic

minced

¼ teaspoon black pepper

4 ounces fresh mozzarella cheese

sliced

4 hamburger buns

split

Parmesan Focaccia Bread

World Cuisine

Directions

Step 1

Whisk the balsamic vinegar oil salt and pepper in a small bowl. Pour over tomato slices to marinate.

Step 2

Preheat an outdoor grill for medium-high heat and lightly oil the grate.

Step 3

Mix ground beef tomato paste basil Parmesan cheese garlic and 1/4 teaspoon pepper in a large bowl. Form beef mixture into 4 equal patties.

Step 4

Cook on the preheated grill until the burgers are cooked to your desired degree of doneness about 5 minutes per side for well done. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read 160 degrees F (70 degrees C). Top each burger with mozzarella cheese; allow to melt. Serve on hamburger buns with marinated tomato slices.

Nutritional Information

Caprese Burger Recipe

Servings Per Recipe:4

Calories: 561

% Daily Value *

Protein: 40.6g 81%

Carbohydrates: 25.4g 8%

Dietary Fiber: 1.8g 7%

Sugars: 2.5g

Fat: 31.6g 49%

Saturated Fat: 13.1g 66%

Cholesterol: 132mg 44%

Vitamin A Iu: 675.4IU 14%

Niacin Equivalents: 14.2mg 109%

Vitamin B6: 0.4mg 24%

Vitamin C: 5.5mg 9%

Folate: 59.6mcg 15%

Calcium: 301.9mg 30%

Iron: 4.5mg 25%

Magnesium: 42.6mg 15%

Potassium: 558.4mg 16%

Sodium: 485.3mg 19%

Thiamin: 0.3mg 30%

Calories From Fat: 284.2

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.