Caprese Burgers is an easy recipe for ground beef patties seasoned with sundried tomatoes and fresh basil. Grilled to perfection and topped with fresh mozzarella, tomato, basil leaves and a drizzle of balsamic glaze, our hamburgers are sure to be a family favorite this grilling season!
Caprese Burgers Recipe
Are you looking for new burger recipes? Look no further because Swirls has a caprese mozzarella burger recipe that you are going to fall in love with!
There’s nothing quite like a juicy burger hot off the grill especially if it’s a juicy grilled Caprese Burger seasoned with bits of sundried tomatoes and topped with melted fresh mozzarella, sliced tomato, fresh basil leaves and a balsamic drizzle!
Fire up the grill folks because my mouth is watering already! It’s time to take your barbecue skills to the next level this weekend with our easy caprese burger recipe. You’ll be happy you did!
Caprese FAQ’s
What does caprese salad mean?
Caprese Salad or Isalata Caprese is the name of the classic Italian salad consistig of fresh mozzarella, tomato and basil. This salad is made to resemble the red, white and green colors of the Italian flag.
Where did the Caprese Salad originate?
The Caprese Salad originated in the Isle of Capri, the Campania region of Italy in the 1950’s.
Ingredients you will need to make this recipe
- ground beef
- sundried tomatoes packed in oil
- fresh basil leaves
- garlic powder
- kosher salt
- cracked black pepper
- fresh mozzarella
- hamburger buns
- tomato
- balsamic glaze
What is a substitute for balsamic glaze?
Balsamic glaze is available in most grocery stores. If you cannot find it you can make a simple Balsamic Vinaigrette concentrate to use as the drizzle. Just combine 2 Tbs. olive oil, 2 Tbs. balsamic vinegar, 2 tsp. Dijon mustard and 1/2 tsp. sugar until blended and serve with your burgers!
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- 1 lb. ground beef
- 1/4 cup sundried tomatoes packed in oil, patted dry and chopped
- 2 Tbs. chopped fresh basil leaves
- 1/2 tsp. garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp. kosher salt
- 1/4 tsp. cracked black pepper
- 4 slices fresh mozzarella
- 4 hamburger buns
- 4 to mato slices
- 8 large fresh basil leaves
- 2-3 Tbs. balsamic glaze*
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Preheat grill for direct heat grilling.
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In bowl combine ground beef, sundried tomatoes, chopped basil leaves, garlic powder, kosher salt and cracked black pepper. Shape into 4 patties.
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Grill, turning once and topping with mozzarella during last 2 minutes of grilling time. Grill until cooked through or until meat thermometer reads 165F.
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Serve burgers on buns and top with tomato slices, fresh basil leaves and drizzle of balsamic glaze. Serve with additional balsamic glaze if desired.
*Balsamic glaze is available in most grocery stores. If you cannot find it you can make a simple Balsamic Vinaigrette concentrate to use as the drizzle. Just combine 2 Tbs. olive oil, 2 Tbs. balsamic vinegar, 2 tsp. Dijon mustard and 1/2 tsp. sugar until blended and serve with your burgers!
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