Tuscan Burger Recipe
A signature burger with house-made sauce, lettuce, tomato, and onion.
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Ingredients
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Burger Patties
House-Made Sauce
Burger Assembly
Method
Burger Patties Preparation
- 1
Prepare the Patties
In a large mixing bowl, combine the ground beef, salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and Italian seasoning. Mix until just combined, being careful not to overwork the meat.
- 2
Form the Patties
Divide the mixture into two equal portions and form each into a patty about ¾ inch thick. Use your thumb to create a small indentation in the center of each patty to prevent puffing during cooking.
House-Made Sauce Preparation
- 3
Mix the Sauce Ingredients
In a small bowl, combine mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, balsamic vinegar, minced garlic, chopped fresh basil, salt, and black pepper. Mix well until all ingredients are fully incorporated.
- 4
Taste and Adjust
Taste the sauce and adjust seasoning as needed. Set aside.
Cooking and Assembly
- 5
- 6
- 7
Assemble the Burgers
Spread a generous amount of house-made sauce on the bottom half of each toasted bun. Place a lettuce leaf, followed by the cooked patty, sliced tomato, and onion. Top with the other half of the bun.
- 8
Serve
Serve the Tuscan burgers immediately with your favorite side dishes.
