Killer Provolone-Stuffed Pesto Burgers
This recipe elevates the classic burger with Italian flavours. Lean ground beef is seasoned with a dry pesto mix and formed into thin patties, which are then stuffed with shredded provolone cheese. The burgers are grilled for 12-13 minutes and served on lightly toasted kaiser rolls spread with a simple pesto mayonnaise, then topped with fresh lettuce, tomato, and red onion. It's a gourmet, bistro-style meal perfect for a summer barbecue.
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 lbs lean ground beef
- 1 (1/2 ounce) package dry pesto sauce mix
- 1 cup shredded provolone cheese or 1 cup mozzarella cheese, and more if desired
- 3 kaiser rolls
- 3 slices tomatoes
- 3 lettuce leaves
- 3 slices red onions
- 3 tablespoons mayonnaise
- 1 teaspoon prepared basil pesto (in the jar)
Method
- Combine the dry pesto sauce mix thoroughly with the ground beef.
- Form the mixture into six large, thin patties, ensuring they are of even size.
- Check that the edges of each patty are smooth and free from cracks.
- Distribute the shredded provolone cheese evenly over the centre of three patties.
- Place the remaining three patties on top to cover the cheese and press the edges together firmly to seal.
- Prepare the spread by mixing the mayonnaise with the prepared basil pesto in a small bowl and set aside.
- Cook the burgers on the grill for approximately 12-13 minutes in total, turning once, until they are fully cooked.
- Just before the burgers are finished, lightly toast the kaiser rolls on the grill.
- Apply the pesto mayonnaise to the inside of the top halves of the rolls, then place each cooked burger on a bottom roll.
- Add a lettuce leaf, a tomato slice, and a red onion slice to each burger.
- Complete each burger by placing the top roll with the spread on the assembled ingredients.
Nutrition (per serving)
Sodium958000 mg
Recipe details
CategoryMeat
Cuisineitalian
AuthorWildflour
