Mozzarella And Pesto Burger Recipe Video
In this week’s edition of “Cooking with Chef Hermann,” the Chef is preparing burgers in his own signature style… he’s utilizing a spinach-arugula pesto.
Summary
Preparation Time10 MinCooking Time15 Min
Ready In25 MinDifficulty LevelVery Easy
Ingredients
8 ounces baby spinach leaves (about 10 cups packed)
2 garlic cloves, peeled
1/2 teaspoon (packed) finely grated lemon peel
Large pinch of tried crushed red pepper
4 cups (packed) fresh arugula leaves, divided (about 5 ounces)
3 tbs pine nuts
1 tsp fresh lemon juice
1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil
3 tbs (packed) freshly grated Parmesan cheese
1 3/4 lbs ground beef (20% fat)
1 tsp salt
1/2 tsp ground black pepper
6 hamburger buns, split horizontally
6 1/3-inch thick slices of fresh mozzarella cheese (about 10 ounces)
2 large beefsteak tomatoes, cut into 1/4-inch thick rounds
Directions
Rinse spinach, drain briefly, then place in large glass bowl. Microwave spinach, uncovered, on high just until wilted, 1 to 1 1/2 minutes. Drain, then squeeze out as much liquid as possible. Combine garlic, lemon peel and crushed red pepper in processor; blend until garlic is finely chopped. Add spinach, 2 cups (packed) arugula, pine nuts and lemon juice; process until coarse puree forms. With machine running, gradually add oil in thin stream and blend until smooth. Mix in cheese. Transfer pesto to small bowl, season with salt.
Combine ground beef, 1 teaspoon salt, 1/2 teaspoon black pepper, and 6 tablespoons spinach-arugula pesto in large bowl; mix lightly with fingertips or fork until just incorporated. Form meat mixture into six 3/4-inch patties. Place patties on platter.
Prepare barbecue (medium-high heat). Grill burgers to desired doneness, about 4 minutes per side for medium-rare. Grill buns, cut side down, just until lightly toasted, about 1 minute. Build burgers with pesto, patties, mozzarella cheese, tomatoes and arugula. Cover with bun tops.
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Combine ground beef, 1 teaspoon salt, 1/2 teaspoon black pepper, and 6 tablespoons spinach-arugula pesto in large bowl; mix lightly with fingertips or fork until just incorporated. Form meat mixture into six 3/4-inch patties. Place patties on platter.
Prepare barbecue (medium-high heat). Grill burgers to desired doneness, about 4 minutes per side for medium-rare. Grill buns, cut side down, just until lightly toasted, about 1 minute. Build burgers with pesto, patties, mozzarella cheese, tomatoes and arugula. Cover with bun tops.
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