Italian Burger Recipe

Time30m

Serves2

fresh mozzarella, roasted peppers, pesto

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Ingredients

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1
Mix Ingredients
In a large bowl, combine ground beef, salt, black pepper, and garlic powder. Mix gently with your hands until the ingredients are just combined.
2
Form Patties
Divide the mixture into two equal portions and form each portion into a patty, about 1 inch thick. Make a slight indentation in the center of each patty with your thumb to prevent them from puffing up while cooking.

3
Heat the Grill or Pan
Preheat a grill or a skillet over medium-high heat. If using a skillet, add a little oil to prevent sticking.
4
Cook the Patties
Place the patties on the grill or skillet and cook for about 4-5 minutes on one side. Flip the patties and cook for another 3-4 minutes.
5
Add Cheese
In the last minute of cooking, place slices of fresh mozzarella on top of each patty and cover the grill or skillet to allow the cheese to melt.

6
Prepare the Buns
While the cheese is melting, slice the burger buns in half and toast them lightly on the grill or in a toaster.
7
Add Pesto
Spread a generous amount of pesto sauce on the bottom half of each toasted bun.
8
Layer the Toppings
Place the cooked burger patties with melted mozzarella on top of the pesto. Add roasted red peppers and fresh basil leaves.
9
Complete the Burger
Place the top half of the bun over the assembled toppings to complete the burger.