Pesto Provolone Burgers is an easy ground beef burger recipe that's seasoned with a zesty Italian flavoring mix and sun dried tomatoes. Topped with provolone cheese, pesto and a homemade Balsamic ketchup, Pesto Provolone Burgers have a punch of flavor in every bite!
Pesto Provolone Burgers Recipe
With Memorial Day quickly approaching it's time to fire up the grill and get ready for gatherings in the warm outdoors!
When you serve up Pesto Provolone Burgers Italiano with Balsamic Ketchup you'll be the talk of the grilling season.
Seasoned with a zesty Italian flavoring mix and sun dried tomatoes these burgers are packed with flavor. Top them off with provolone, pesto and a homemade Balsamic ketchup and say hello to summer grilling season!
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Pesto Provolone Burgers Italiano with Balsamic Ketchup
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup ketchup
- 1 Tbs. Balsamic vinegar
- 1 1/2 lbs. ground beef
- 1 (0.6 oz.) envelope zesty Italian salad dressing & recipe mix, such as Good Seasons
- 1/3 cup sun dried tomatoes, packed in oil, patted dry, chopped
- 6 slices provolone cheese
- 3 Tbs. Basil Pesto or store bought pesto
- fresh basil leaves, optional
- 6 ciabatta rolls
Instructions
- Preheat grill for direct heat grilling.
- In small bowl combine ketchup and Balsamic vinegar; reserve.
- Combine ground beef, zesty Italian seasoning mix and sun dried tomatoes. Shape into 6 patties.
- Grill to desired doneness, turning once and topping each burger with one slice provolone during last one minute of grilling. Ground beef will be medium-rare at 145F.
- Top with pesto and fresh basil leaves, if desired.
- Serve burgers on ciabatta rolls with Balsamic ketchup.
Notes
Nutrition
This recipe is part of meal Plan Monday and Weekend Potluck
