Basil Burgers With Sun Dried Tomato Mayo Food

BASIL BURGERS WITH SUN-DRIED TOMATO MAYO

Steps:

• Place the tomatoes in a small bowl and pour the boiling water over them. Let sit for 5 minutes and then drain. Combine drained tomatoes and mayonnaise in a food processor and pulse until blended. Scoop into a bowl and refrigerate until serving.
• Place the Worcestershire sauce, basil, Italian seasoning, garlic, pepper, salt and ground beef in a large bowl and combine thoroughly. Separate and form the meat mixture into 12 thin patties. In the center of 6 of the patties, place 1 tablespoon of mozzarella cheese. Cover the cheese with the six remaining patties and squeeze the edges together to seal, forming one larger patty with cheese in the center.
• Grill burgers, covered, over medium heat on a grill or broil 4 inches from the heat for 5-7 minutes on each side or until cooked through. Place each burger on a bun, spread the mayonnaise evenly over the burgers and top with additional basil leaves as desired.

GOURMET BURGERS WITH SUN-DRIED TOMATO

Steps:

• Drain tomatoes, reserving 1/3 cup oil; set aside. In a large skillet, saute sliced onions in 3 Tbsp. reserved oil until softened. Add vinegar. Reduce heat to medium-low; cook, stirring occasionally, until deep golden brown, 30-40 minutes., Meanwhile, chop sun-dried tomatoes and transfer to a large bowl. Add the red onion, seasonings and remaining 7 tsp. of the reserved oil. Crumble beef over mixture and mix lightly but thoroughly. Shape into 16 thin patties. Place 2 tablespoons goat cheese on the center of 8 patties. Top with remaining patties and press edges firmly to seal., Grill burgers, covered, over medium heat until a thermometer reads 160° and juices run clear, 5-7 minutes on each side., Place buns, cut side down, on grill until toasted, 1-2 minutes. Serve burgers on buns with onions and, if desired, mixed greens.

PERFECT SUMMER BASIL BURGER

Steps:

• Quarter the beef into even portions. Form into burgers, indenting the middle slightly with your thumb. Season with salt and pepper, and brush lightly with vegetable oil. Cook on a hot grill until charred on the outside and pink on the inside, about 4 minutes per side. Two minutes before removing the burgers, top the burgers with the mozzarella cheese.
• Place the toasted muffins on a serving platter. Place the tomato slices on the bottom, and top each with cooked patties. Spread a tablespoon or two of the basil sauce on each bun top and sprinkle with a little Parmesan cheese. Serve extra basil sauce on the side for dipping.
• Blend the green onion, basil, garlic, mayonnaise, sour cream, and Worcestershire sauce in a blender until creamy and pale green. Taste the sauce and season with salt and pepper, if needed.

BASIL BURGERS

Steps:

• Preheat an outdoor grill for high heat.
• In a bowl, mix the ground beef, Worcestershire sauce, basil, garlic salt, and pepper. Form the mixture into 4 burger patties.
• Lightly oil the grill grate, and cook burgers about 6 minutes, turning once, to an internal temperature of 160 degrees F (70 degrees C), or to desired doneness. Serve on hamburger buns.

SUN-DRIED TOMATO MAYONNAISE

Steps:

• Blend all ingredients in a small bowl.
• Refrigerate 30 minutes before serving so flavors can develop.

BASIL BURGERS

Steps:

• In a large bowl, combine the basil, onion, bread crumbs, wine and garlic salt. Crumble beef over mixture and mix well. Shape into eight patties. , Grill, covered, over medium heat for 5-7 minutes on each side or until a thermometer reads 160° and juices run clear. Top with cheese if desired. Serve on buns.

SUN-DRIED TOMATO MAYONNAISE

Steps:

• Stir together mayonnaise and pesto until well blended. Spread on hamburgers, or serve as desired.