Caprese Burgers Recipe
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!
Servings: 4
Calories: 528kcal
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1/4 cup sundried tomatoes packed in oil, patted dry and chopped
- 2 Tablespoons chopped fresh basil leaves
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/4 teaspoon cracked black pepper
- 4 slices fresh mozzarella
- 4 hamburger buns
- 4 tomato slices
- 8 large fresh basil leaves
- 2-3 Tablespoons balsamic glaze *
Instructions
- Preheat grill for direct heat grilling.
- In bowl combine ground beef, sundried tomatoes, chopped basil leaves, garlic powder, kosher salt and cracked black pepper. Shape into 4 patties.
- Grill, turning once and topping with mozzarella during last 2 minutes of grilling time. Grill until cooked through or until meat thermometer reads 165F.
- Serve burgers on buns and top with tomato slices, fresh basil leaves and drizzle of balsamic glaze. Serve with additional balsamic glaze if desired.
Notes
*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 Tablespoons olive oil, 2 Tablespoons balsamic vinegar, 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard and 1/2 teaspoon sugar until blended and serve with your burgers!
Nutrition
Calories: 528kcal | Carbohydrates: 29g | Protein: 31g | Fat: 32g | Saturated Fat: 13g | Cholesterol: 103mg | Sodium: 728mg | Potassium: 554mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 600IU | Vitamin C: 11mg | Calcium: 244mg | Iron: 4mg