Pesto Provolone Burgers Italiano with Balsamic Ketchup
Pesto Provolone Burgers are seasoned with a zesty Italian flavoring mix and sundried tomatoes and topped with provolone, pesto and a homemade Balsamic ketchup!
Prep Time10 minutes mins
Cook Time10 minutes mins
Total Time20 minutes mins
Course: Main Course, Sandwich
Cuisine: Italian
Keyword: burgers, ground beef burgers, hamburgers
Servings: 6
Calories: 553kcal
- 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
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.
Calories: 553kcal | Carbohydrates: 36g | Protein: 31g | Fat: 31g | Saturated Fat: 13g | Cholesterol: 94mg | Sodium: 786mg | Potassium: 605mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin A: 474IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 186mg | Iron: 3mg