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Prep Time: 20 Minutes Cook Time: 20 Minutes |
Ready In: 40 Minutes Servings: 8 |
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Caprese Polenta Burgers Recipe from The Wisconsin Beef Council Ingredients:
1 1/2 lbs ground beef |
2/3 cup balsamic vinegar |
1 (18 ounce) package refrigerated prepared polenta, cut into 8 slices |
2 tablespoons olive oil |
salt and pepper |
1 (8 ounce) package fresh mozzarella cheese, cut into 8 slices |
2 medium tomatoes, cut into 4 slices each |
thinly sliced fresh basil |
Directions:
1. Bring vinegar to a boil in 2-quart saucepan. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, 9 to 10 minutes or until reduced to 1/3 cup. Set aside.
2. Meanwhile lightly shape ground beef into eight 1/2-inch thick patties.
3. Brush polenta slices with oil.
4. Place patties in center of grid over medium, ash-covered coals; arrange polenta around patties.
5. Grill patties and polenta, uncovered, 11 to 12 minutes or until patties are medium (160°F) doneness, and polenta is heated through, turning once and basting patties with 2 tablespoons reduced vinegar after turning.
6. Season burgers with salt and pepper, as desired.
7. For each serving, layer 1 each polenta slice, burger, mozzarella slice and tomato slice. Drizzle with remaining vinegar and sprinkle with basil, as desired.
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