Tuscan Burger

Name: Tuscan Burger
Ingredients: 1/2 cup mayonnaise; 1/4 cup roasted red peppers, chopped; 1/2 cup kalamata olives, chopped; 1 1/2 pound ground beef; 3/4 pound mild italian bulk sausage; 2 garlic cloves; 3 tablespoon basil pesto; 3 tablespoon sun-dried tomatoes in olive oil, minced; 1 tablespoon tuscan farmhouse blend*; 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground pepper; olive oil; 8 hamburger buns; 8 slices of fresh mozzarella; 8 thin slices pancetta; 2 cup baby spinach leaves; 8 buns

s.a.l.t. sisters|June 13, 2013 10:50 am EST

Tuscan Burger

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This recipe gives an Italian twist to an American classic. Pork and beef burgers are seasoned with a basil, oregano, and a garlic spice blend, and then topped with fresh mozzarella and salty pancetta.

Servings

8

Ingredients

1/2 cup mayonnaise
1/4 cup roasted red peppers, chopped
1/2 cup kalamata olives, chopped
1 1/2 pound ground beef
3/4 pound mild italian bulk sausage
2 garlic cloves
3 tablespoon basil pesto
3 tablespoon sun-dried tomatoes in olive oil, minced
1 tablespoon tuscan farmhouse blend*
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
olive oil
8 hamburger buns
8 slices of fresh mozzarella
8 thin slices pancetta
2 cup baby spinach leaves
8 buns

Directions

Combine mayonnaise, red peppers, and olives until well blended. Set aside.
Spread the meats out on a board; add the garlic, pesto, sun-dried tomatoes, Tuscan Farmhouse Blend, and pepper. Blend ingredients into meat, being careful not to overmix. Make into eight equally-sized burgers.
Brush burgers with olive oil. Grill burgers on medium high heat, about 4 minutes per side.
To assemble the burgers, spread the mayonnaise mixture over the top and bottom bun halves. Add burger patty, then top with a mozzarella slize, pancetta slice, and a few spinach leaves.