GRILLED ITALIAN BURGERS

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Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Time 25m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 11

Vegetable oil, for oiling the grill grates
1 1/2 pounds ground beef sirloin
1 teaspoon chopped fresh oregano
1 garlic clove, grated
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
4 slices provolone cheese
1/4 cup mayonnaise
1 teaspoon balsamic vinegar
4 seeded hamburger buns, split
Fresh basil leaves, for topping
Giardiniera, for serving

Steps:

Prepare an outdoor grill for medium-high heat.
Gently mix the beef, oregano, garlic and 1/2 teaspoon each salt and pepper in a medium bowl until just combined.
Shape the meat into 4 6-ounce patties, about 5-inches in diameter. Make a slight indentation in the center of each patty and lightly sprinkle the outside of the patties with salt and pepper. Lightly oil the grill grates. Grill to desired doneness, about 4 minutes per side for medium, adding a slice of cheese to each burger during the last minute of cooking.
Mix the mayonnaise and balsamic vinegar together in a small bowl. Quickly toast the buns on the grill for about 1 minute and then spread with some of the mayonnaise mixture. Top with a burger and then some fresh basil leaves. Serve with giardiniera on the side.