Easy Italian Burgers Recipes

ITALIAN BURGERS

Steps:

• In a large bowl combine 1/2 c. Mozzarella cheese and seasonings. Add beef and mix until combines. Shape into four patties about 1/2 in thick.
• Grill burgers over medium heat or broil 4 inches from heat sources of 4-5 minutes on each side or until thermometer reads 160 degrees. Sprinkle with remaining cheese and grill covered 1-2 minutes longer or until cheese is melted. Remove from grill.
• Butter inside of each bun and place buns, butter side up, on grill and grill until tops are light golden brown. Remove from grill, top with burger, top burger with marinara sauce.

ITALIAN HAMBURGERS

Steps:

• Combine the first seven ingredients. Crumble beef and sprinkle 3 tablespoons Parmesan cheese over mixture; mix well. Shape into six patties. , In a large skillet, cook patties for 2 minutes on each side or until lightly browned. Combine the tomato sauce and Italian seasoning; pour over patties. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 10-15 minutes or until meat is no longer pink. Sprinkle with remaining cheese. serve patties and sauce over spaghetti if desired.

EASY ITALIAN HAMBURGERS

Steps:

• In a small bowl, combine the first seven ingredients. Crumble beef and sprinkle 1 tablespoon Parmesan cheese over mixture; mix well. Shape into two patties., In a large skillet, cook patties for 2 minutes on each side or until lightly browned. Combine the tomato sauce and Italian seasoning; pour over patties. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 10-15 minutes or until meat is no longer pink. Sprinkle with remaining cheese. Serve patties and sauce over spaghetti if desired.

ITALIAN BURGERS

Steps:

• Preheat a grill to medium high. Heat the olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Working in batches, add the salami in a single layer and cook, turning once, until crisp, about 1 minute per side. Drain on paper towels.
• Add the mushrooms to the skillet and cook, undisturbed, until browned, about 2 minutes. Stir and continue to cook until tender, about 5 more minutes. Season with salt and pepper.
• Form the beef into four 6-ounce patties, about 3/4 inch thick; press the center of each patty with your thumb to make a 1/2-inch-deep indentation. Season the patties on both sides with salt and pepper. Lightly brush the grill grates with vegetable oil, then grill the patties, indentation-side up, until marked on the bottom, about 5 minutes. Flip and cook until marked and slightly firm, about 3 more minutes for medium doneness. Remove the patties to a plate and let rest 5 minutes. Grill the rolls, cut-side down, until lightly toasted, about 1 minute.
• Toss the arugula, vinegar, and olive oil to taste in a bowl; season with salt and pepper. Spread the ricotta on the bun bottoms and top with the burger patties, salami, mushrooms and arugula salad. Cover with the bun tops.

ITALIAN BURGERS

Steps:

• 1. Place burgers on baking sheet. Bake at 350 degrees F for 11 minutes. Spread with pasta sauce. Top with cheese. Bake at 350 degrees F for 3 minutes more or until cheese melts.
• 2. Meanwhile, in large nonstick skillet, cook red pepper, green pepper, onion and Italian seasoning in oil until vegetables are tender.
• 3. Serve burgers in buns topped with pepper mixture.
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GRILLED ITALIAN BURGERS

Steps:

• Preheat an outdoor grill for medium-high heat and lightly oil grate.
• Combine the beef, capers, eggs, olives, garlic powder, oregano, feta cheese, and bread crumbs in a bowl. Divide and form the mixture into 4 patties.
• Cook burgers on preheated grill about 6 minutes, turning once, to an internal temperature of 160 degrees F (70 degrees C), or to desired doneness.

BROILED BURGERS ITALIAN-STYLE

Steps:

• Preheat the broiler to high.
• Put the beef in a mixing bowl and set aside.
• Heat the butter in a saucepan and add onion and garlic. Cook, stirring occasionally, until wilted. Let cool.
• Add onion mixture to the beef. Add salt and pepper, and blend well with the fingers.
• Divide the mixture into 4 equal portions and shape into patties, each about an inch thick.
• Cut away and discard the core of the tomato. Cut into 4 slices, each about the same size. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. For each tomato slice, cut one anchovy fillet in half crosswise and arrange the halves on the slice in a cross. Brush with a little oil from the anchovy can.
• Arrange patties on a grill for broiling.
• Place the rack under the broiler with top of patties about 4 inches from the heat source. Broil 2 to 3 minutes, then turn patties. Place under broiler once more, leaving the broiler door open. Let broil 2 to 3 minutes. Top each patty with a slice of mozzarella. Center one anchovy-topped tomato slice on each patty. Place under broiler and let broil 2 minutes longer with door closed.

THE PERFECT BASIC BURGER

Steps:

• Preheat an outdoor grill for high heat and lightly oil grate.
• In a medium bowl, whisk together egg, salt and pepper. Place ground beef and bread crumbs into the mixture. With hands or a fork, mix until well blended. Form into 4 patties approximately 3/4 inch thick.
• Place patties on the prepared grill. Cover and cook 6 to 8 minutes per side, or to desired doneness.

EASY ITALIAN BURGERS

Steps:

• Mix the ground round, spaghetti sauce and onion.
• Shape mixture into four patties, each about 3/4-inch thick.
• Set oven to broil.
• Place patties on rack in broiler pan.
• Broil with tops about 3 inches from heat for 12 minutes, turning halfway through.
• Top each patty with a slice of cheese.
• Broil about 1 minute more or until beef is no longer pink in the middle and juice is clear.
• Serve between bread slices, with additional spaghetti sauce, if desired.

EASY ITALIAN PORTOBELLO BURGERS

Steps:

• Heat grill to medium-high heat.
• Brush half the dressing evenly onto mushrooms. Grill 4 to 6 min. or until mushrooms are tender, turning occasionally and brushing with remaining dressing.
• Place rolls, cut sides down, next to mushrooms on grill grate. Top mushrooms with cheese; grill 1 min. or until melted. Remove mushrooms from grill. Grill rolls additional 1 to 2 min. or until toasted to desired doneness. Remove from grill.
• Mix mayo, bruschetta and crushed red pepper until blended; spread onto bottom halves of rolls. Fill rolls with mushrooms and remaining ingredients.

ITALIAN SKILLET BURGERS

Steps:

• Mix together beef, breadcrumbs, oregano, parmesan cheese, onion, garlic, salt, pepper and egg.
• Form mixture into 4 patties.
• Brown in skillet approximately 2 minutes on each side, until browned.
• Mix together tomato sauce and italian seasoning.
• Pour over patties.
• Reduce heat, cover and simmer for 20 minutes.
• Serve over hot cooked spaghetti.
• Garnish with parmesan cheese, if desired.