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Italian Pesto Beef Burger

Yields4 ServingsPrep Time20 minsCook Time15 minsTotal Time35 mins

For best results with this recipe, use a thick pesto for these moist, basil-and garlic-spiked beef burgers. Handle them gently when turning them on the grill.

 1 ½ lb (750 g) Lean Ground Beef Sirloin, Round or Chuck or Lean Ground Beef
 ½ cup (125 mL) freshly grated Parmesan cheese
 ¼ cup (50 mL) EACH dry bread crumbs and basil pesto
 ½ tsp (2 mL) pepper
 ¼ cup (1 mL) salt
 4 4 inch (11cm) Calabrese buns, cut in half horizontally
 Romaine lettuce leaves
 3 oz (75 g) crumbled Gorgonzola
 1 roasted red pepper, sliced
1

Combine Ground Sirloin, Parmesan, bread crumbs, pesto, pepper and salt, using light hand for the most tender burgers. Form into four 3/4-inch (2 cm) thick even-sized patties.

2

Grill patties using medium-high heat for 10 to 14 minutes, turning twice, until digital rapid-read thermometer inserted sideways into centre of each patty reads 160°F (71°C). Meanwhile, grill cut sides of buns until lightly golden.

3

Top bottom half of each bun with lettuce and cooked patty. Top each patty with gorgonzola, roasted pepper slice and bun top.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 0


Amount Per Serving
Calories 663
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 32g50%
Total Carbohydrate 40g14%
Protein 53g106%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.