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Prep Time: 15 Minutes Cook Time: 10 Minutes |
Ready In: 25 Minutes Servings: 4 |
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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! Ingredients:
1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar |
1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil |
salt and pepper to taste |
4 thick slices tomato |
1 1/3 pounds lean ground beef |
1 tablespoon tomato paste |
1/4 cup chopped fresh basil |
1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese |
1 clove garlic, minced |
1/4 teaspoon black pepper |
4 ounces fresh mozzarella cheese, sliced |
4 hamburger buns, split |
Directions:
1. Whisk the balsamic vinegar, oil, salt, and pepper in a small bowl. Pour over tomato slices to marinate.
2. Preheat an outdoor grill for medium-high heat, and lightly oil the grate.
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.
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.
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