Pesto Burgers
Elevate your burger game with these irresistible Pesto Burgers, a delicious fusion of classic comfort food and vibrant Italian flavors. Made with juicy ground beef patties seasoned to perfection with garlic powder, salt, and black pepper, these burgers are grilled to golden perfection, then topped with gooey fresh mozzarella. Each bite is bursting with the herbaceous goodness of creamy pesto sauce, complemented by the crisp freshness of arugula, juicy tomato slices, and thinly sliced red onion. Sandwiched between lightly toasted buns, these gourmet burgers are quick to prepare and perfect for any barbecue or weeknight dinner. Serve them with crispy fries or a simple salad for a meal that’s as satisfying as it is memorable. Don’t forget to share these show-stopping pesto burgers with guests—they’re guaranteed to impress!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 pound Ground beef
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
- 0.5 teaspoon Garlic powder
- 0.5 cup Pesto sauce
- 4 slices Fresh mozzarella cheese
- 4 pieces Burger buns
- 1 cup Arugula or fresh spinach leaves
- 1 tablespoon Olive oil
- 1 large Tomato
- 0.5 medium Red onion
Instructions
Preheat your grill or stovetop grill pan to medium-high heat.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the ground beef, salt, black pepper, and garlic powder. Mix gently until evenly combined, being careful not to overwork the meat.
Divide the beef mixture into four equal portions and shape each portion into a burger patty about 1/2 inch thick.
Brush each patty lightly with olive oil to prevent sticking and place them on the preheated grill. Cook for 4-5 minutes per side, or until the internal temperature reaches 160°F for medium doneness.
In the last minute of cooking, place a slice of fresh mozzarella on each patty and close the grill lid to melt the cheese slightly.
While the burgers are cooking, slice the tomato into thin rounds and the red onion into thin rings.
Lightly toast the burger buns on the grill or in a toaster for added texture and flavor.
To assemble each pesto burger, spread about 2 tablespoons of pesto sauce on the bottom half of the bun. Place the cooked burger patty with melted mozzarella on top.
Layer a few slices of tomato, onion rings, and a handful of arugula or spinach on the burger. Top with the other half of the bun.
Serve immediately, either on its own or with your favorite side dishes like fries or a fresh salad.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2770 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 199.0 g | 255% | |
| Saturated Fat | 63.8 g | 319% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 14.4 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 431 mg | 144% | |
| Sodium | 7108 mg | 309% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 116.8 g | 42% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 8.9 g | 32% | |
| Total Sugars | 31.2 g | ||
| Protein | 127.2 g | 254% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.1 mcg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 1112 mg | 86% | |
| Iron | 16.6 mg | 92% | |
| Potassium | 2068 mg | 44% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
