Pesto Burgers

Elevate your burger game with these irresistible Pesto Burgers, a delicious fusion of classic comfort food and vibrant Italian flavors. Made with juicy ground beef patties seasoned to perfection with garlic powder, salt, and black pepper, these burgers are grilled to golden perfection, then topped with gooey fresh mozzarella. Each bite is bursting with the herbaceous goodness of creamy pesto sauce, complemented by the crisp freshness of arugula, juicy tomato slices, and thinly sliced red onion. Sandwiched between lightly toasted buns, these gourmet burgers are quick to prepare and perfect for any barbecue or weeknight dinner. Serve them with crispy fries or a simple salad for a meal that’s as satisfying as it is memorable. Don’t forget to share these show-stopping pesto burgers with guests—they’re guaranteed to impress!

Nutriscore Rating: 55/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:10 mins

Total Time:25 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 1 pound Ground beef
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
• 0.5 teaspoon Garlic powder
• 0.5 cup Pesto sauce
• 4 slices Fresh mozzarella cheese
• 4 pieces Burger buns
• 1 cup Arugula or fresh spinach leaves
• 1 tablespoon Olive oil
• 1 large Tomato
• 0.5 medium Red onion

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your grill or stovetop grill pan to medium-high heat.

Step 2

In a large mixing bowl, combine the ground beef, salt, black pepper, and garlic powder. Mix gently until evenly combined, being careful not to overwork the meat.

Step 3

Divide the beef mixture into four equal portions and shape each portion into a burger patty about 1/2 inch thick.

Step 4

Brush each patty lightly with olive oil to prevent sticking and place them on the preheated grill. Cook for 4-5 minutes per side, or until the internal temperature reaches 160°F for medium doneness.

Step 5

In the last minute of cooking, place a slice of fresh mozzarella on each patty and close the grill lid to melt the cheese slightly.

Step 6

While the burgers are cooking, slice the tomato into thin rounds and the red onion into thin rings.

Step 7

Lightly toast the burger buns on the grill or in a toaster for added texture and flavor.

Step 8

To assemble each pesto burger, spread about 2 tablespoons of pesto sauce on the bottom half of the bun. Place the cooked burger patty with melted mozzarella on top.

Step 9

Layer a few slices of tomato, onion rings, and a handful of arugula or spinach on the burger. Top with the other half of the bun.

Step 10

Serve immediately, either on its own or with your favorite side dishes like fries or a fresh salad.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1147.4g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2769.6

Total Fat 199.0g	0%
Saturated Fat 63.8g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 14.4g
Cholesterol 430.7mg	0%
Sodium 7108.0mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 116.8g	0%
Dietary Fiber 8.9g	0%
Total Sugars 31.2g
Protein 127.2g	0%

Vitamin D 5.1IU	0%
Calcium 1111.9mg	0%
Iron 16.6mg	0%
Potassium 2068.0mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 64.7%

Protein: 18.4%

Carbs: 16.9%