BASIL BURGERS

facebook share image   twitter share image   pinterest share image   E-Mail share image



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

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.

There are no comments yet!

Are you curently on diet or you just want to control your food's nutritions, ingredients? We will help you find recipes by cooking method, nutrition, ingredients...
Check it out »

    #30-minutes-or-less     #time-to-make     #course     #main-ingredient     #preparation     #occasion     #main-dish     #beef     #easy     #summer     #seasonal     #ground-beef     #meat     #3-steps-or-less     #burgers