Summer Basil Burgers Food

BASIL BURGER PATTIES

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"We've been making these refreshing burgers for years," Jill Christopher explains from Grants Pass, Oregon. "Served on onion rolls with cream cheese and avocado on top, they're a nice change from the regular cheeseburger. Everybody asks for them when we barbecue."

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 25m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

2 tablespoons minced fresh basil or 2 teaspoons dried basil
1 tablespoon olive oil
1/2 teaspoon minced garlic
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1-1/2 pounds ground beef
1/4 cup cream cheese, softened
4 onion rolls, split and toasted
4 slices red onion
1 medium ripe avocado, peeled and sliced

Steps:

In a bowl, combine the first five ingredients. Crumble beef over mixture and mix well. Shape into four patties. , Grill, uncovered, over medium-hot heat for 5-7 minutes on each side or until juices run clear. , Spread cream cheese over cut side of roll tops. Place burgers, onion and avocado on roll bottoms; replace tops.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 669 calories, Fat 41g fat (15g saturated fat), Cholesterol 145mg cholesterol, Sodium 432mg sodium, Carbohydrate 30g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 43g protein.

BASIL BURGERS

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Chopped fresh basil leaves add a welcome spark to these hamburgers and wonderfully capture the taste of summer. Grilling brings out the best flavors in the ground beef as well as the basil. They're a pleasant surprise at a family cookout.-Jennie Wilburn, Long Creek, Oregon

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 30m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

1/2 cup loosely packed basil leaves, minced
1/4 cup minced red onion
1/4 cup Italian bread crumbs
1/4 cup dry red wine
1 to 2 teaspoons garlic salt
2 pounds lean ground beef (90% lean)
8 slices Monterey Jack cheese, optional
8 hamburger buns, split

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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 314 calories, Fat 11g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 56mg cholesterol, Sodium 571mg sodium, Carbohydrate 25g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 26g protein.

BASIL BURGERS

Basil Burgers image

Chopped fresh basil leaves add a welcome spark to these hamburgers and wonderfully capture the taste of summer. Grilling brings out the best flavors in the ground beef as well as the basil. They're a pleasant surprise at a family cookout.

Provided by Lavender Lynn

Categories Meat

Time 30m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

1/2 cup basil leaves, loosely packed, minced
1/4 cup red onion, minced
1/4 cup Italian seasoned breadcrumbs
1/4 cup dry red wine
1 1/2 teaspoons garlic salt
2 lbs lean ground beef (90% lean)
8 slices monterey jack cheese (optional)
8 hamburger buns, split

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 meat thermometer reads 160° and juices run clear. Top with cheese if desired. Serve on buns. Yield: 8 servings.