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Pesto Bruschetta Beef Burger with Fresh Mozzarella

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Pesto Bruschetta Beef Burger with Fresh Mozzarella

5 min prep

15 min cooking

Serves 6

Difficulty 1/5

With crowd-pleasing Italian-inspired flavours, this delicious burger is perfect for quick summer weeknight dinners or easy weekend entertaining. Serve the burger open-faced or on radicchio lettuce leaves if preferred.

Ingredients

2 cups (500 mL) halved grape tomatoes ¼ cup (60 mL) prepared basil pesto 6 Lean Ground Beef Burgers,¾ inch (2 cm) thick ⅓ cup (75 mL) olive oil 1 tsp (5 mL) dried Italian herb seasoning 1 large clove garlic, minced 6 ciabatta buns, split 8 oz (250 g) fresh mozzarella cheese, sliced Balsamic glaze

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Directions

1. Combine tomatoes and pesto in a medium bowl; set aside.] 2. Make a thumbprint depression in centre of each burger (to prevent puffing while grilling). Grill burgers on oiled grill in a closed preheated barbecue over medium-high heat (400°F/200°C) for 10 to 14 minutes for ¾ inch (2 cm) thick burgers, turning twice or more, or until a digital instant-read thermometer inserted sideways into centre of each burger reads 160°F (71°C.) 3. Meanwhile, whisk oil with Italian seasoning and garlic in a small bowl. Brush on the cut sides of each bun. Grill buns, oiled sides down, on barbecue for 30 to 60 seconds or until well-marked and toasted. 4. Place grilled burgers on bun bottoms. Top with mozzarella slices, reserved tomato-pesto mixture, a drizzle of balsamic glaze and bun tops.

Tip

Substitute halved cherry tomatoes with diced seeded tomato. Alternatively, cut a large beefsteak tomato into thick slices and brush with pesto. Burgers can be pan-fried on the stove top over medium heat in a cast-iron skillet or grill pan. Toast buns in skillet or under broiler.

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Cuts Used in This Recipe

Pesto Bruschetta Beef Burger with Fresh Mozzarella

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Lean Ground Beef Burgers

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