Bellissimo Bruschetta Burgers

Categories: Dinner, Red Meat

Ingredients

• 2 gloves garlic
• 1 tsp garlic powder
• 2 tblsp ketchup
• 5 tsp balsamic vinegar
• 1/4 c grated parm cheese
• 4 ounces grape tomatoes
• 1/2 ounce basil
• 1/2 c mozzerella cheese
• 2 tblsp mayo
• 1 tblsp italian seasoning
• 10 ounce ground beef
• 2 Brioche buns
• 2 tblsp butter
• olive oil
• salt and pepper

Directions

1. a small bowl, combine tomatoes, vinegar, half the basil, and a pinch of garlic to taste. Season with salt and pepper. Set aside to marinate, stirring occasionally, until ready to serve.

2. In a medium bowl, combine beef*, remaining basil and Italian Seasoning, ¾ tsp salt, and pepper. Form into two equal-sized patties, each slightly wider than a burger bun.

3. heat a drizzle of olive oil in a large pan over medium-high heat. Add patties and cook to desired doneness, 3-5 minutes per side. In the last 1-2 minutes of cooking, top each patty with mozzarella; cover pan to melt cheese.

4. Meanwhile, in a third small bowl, combine ketchup and mayonnaise.

5. Toast buns; spread cut sides with garlic butter. • Fill buns with patties and bruschetta topping.

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