Caprese Burger

Name: Caprese Burger
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

12 ingredients

4 steps

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.