Caprese Burger

with Artichoke pesto sauce

prep

40 Min

cook

10 MIN

feeds

4

Have you ever had a Caprese Burger with Artichoke Pesto Sauce? If not, that's your que to try it. There are many different ways to make a hamburger but this one is a different version worth trying. If you would like to learn more about how to make the best burger read the Book of Burger from our BBQ Bible.

Ingredients

Lettuce

1-2 tomatoes, sliced

Fresh basil leaves

1/2 cup balsamic vinegar (For balsamic glaze)


1/2 cup quartered artichoke hearts

1/2 cup prepared basil pesto

6 Tablespoons mayonnaise


2 pounds ground beef

2 teaspoons salt

1 1/2 teaspoons pepper

2 Tablespoons garlic, minced

4 Tablespoons basil, minced

8 thick slices of fresh mozzarella

4 hamburger buns

Lettuce

1-2 tomatoes, sliced

Fresh basil leaves

1/2 cup balsamic vinegar (For balsamic glaze)

1/2 cup quartered artichoke hearts

1/2 cup prepared basil pesto

6 Tablespoons mayonnaise


Instructions

caprese burger

Step 1

Add ingredients for artichoke pesto sauce to a food processor or blender. Process until smooth. Set aside.

Step 2

Mix ground beef, salt, pepper, garlic, and basil. Form into 8 patties. Press the centers of the patties down so that the burgers don't get to thick in the middle when you grill them. Season each side with salt and pepper.

step 3

Preheat grill to medium/high heat.

Step 4

Grill patties until internal temperature reaches 125 °F for rare, 135 °F for medium rare, 145 °F for medium and 160 °F for well done. Flip patties halfway through cook time. The last few minutes of cooking, add a slice of cheese to patties and let the cheese melt.

step 5

Instructions for balsamic glaze: Add the balsamic vinegar to a small pot and set over medium heat. Cook for about 10 minutes, stirring occasionally. Try not to choke on the smell. It will bubble and thicken. When it is syrupy and has reduced to about 3-4 tablespoons, remove from heat. If your hamburgers aren't ready yet, leave it on the burner over the lowest setting. It needs to be warm when it is drizzled over the burgers.

step 6

Prepare additional toppings. Grill each bun until grill marks appear.