A colourful burger that makes a big impact on the menu while being quick and simple to prepare. Using bruschetta and pesto elevates the flavour profile of the burger and the garlic Texas toast brings a rich garlicky punch to every bite. Serve it with Caesar salad or fries as a plated entrée, or pack it up for to-go customers.
Ingredients
Here are the following ingredients:
- 16 Ground Beef Patties, about 5 oz (150 g) each
- 16 slices mozzarella or provolone cheese, about 1 lb (500 g)
- 1 cup (250 mL) pesto mayonnaise
- 32 slices garlic Texas toast, lightly toasted
- 16 leafy green lettuce leaves
- 4 cups (1 L) prepared bruschetta
- ⅓ cup (75 mL) balsamic glaze
Preparation
- Grill or sear burger on flat top, turning as needed, until a digital instant-read thermometer inserted sideways into centre of patty reads at least 160°F (71°C). Top with 1 slice mozzarella; cook until melted.
- Spread 1 tbsp (15 mL) pesto mayonnaise on 1 slice of Texas toast. Arrange lettuce leaf on top of pesto mayonnaise.
- Top with cooked burger and ¼ cup (60 mL) bruschetta. Drizzle with 1 tsp (5 mL) balsamic glaze. Cap with second piece of Texas toast.
Service
- Grill or sear burger on flat top, turning as needed, until a digital instant-read thermometer inserted sideways into centre of patty reads at least 160°F (71°C). Top with 1 slice mozzarella; cook until melted.
- Spread 1 tbsp (15 mL) pesto mayonnaise on 1 slice of Texas toast. Arrange lettuce leaf on top of pesto mayonnaise.
- Top with cooked burger and ¼ cup (60 mL) bruschetta. Drizzle with 1 tsp (5 mL) balsamic glaze. Cap with second piece of Texas toast.
Chef's Tip
Housemade burgers can be made using medium ground beef, source ground chuck or round. For a low-carb option, serve the cooked burger in a lettuce bun.
Elevate this burger by using housemade bruschetta, fresh mozzarella and basil leaves served on a toasted ciabatta bun.
Pesto mayonnaise can be made by mixing three-parts mayonnaise with one-part pesto.
Alternatively, this burger can be served with garlic aioli. Serve burger and toppings over salad, rice or noodles to create a bowl-style entrée.
Beef Cuts
Ground Beef
Medium Ground Beef (23% Max. Fat)
Ground Beef
Regular Ground Beef (30% Max. Fat)
Ground Beef
Extra Lean Ground Beef (10% Max. Fat)
Ground Beef
Lean Ground Beef (17% Max. Fat)
Source Grinds
Source Grinds - Sirloin
Source Grinds
Source Grinds - Round
Source Grinds
Source Grinds - Chuck