Mozzarella Stuffed Burgers With Pesto Recipe
Servings: 6
Ingredients
- 1 kg Beef mince
- 1 sm Onion, minced fine
- 1 tsp Oregano, dry
- 2 Tbsp. Tomato paste
- 50 gm Mozzarella cheese
- Â Â Focaccia bread
- 2 slc Tomato
- 1Â 1/2 c. Basil leaves
- 1/3 c. Pinenuts
- 1/2 c. Parmesan cheese, grated
- 1 x Clove garlic, crushed
- 1/2 c. Extra virgin olive oil
Directions
- Place mince, onion, oregano and tomato paste in a large mixing bowl and combine thoroughly. Divide mix into 6 equal portions and shape into patties 1 1/2cm thick. Cut cheese into 3cm squares, about 1cm thick. With your thumb, make a cavity in the top of each of the burgers. Place cheese in cavity and smooth mince over cheese to enclose completely. Chill till required.
- To make Pesto: Place basil, Pinenuts, Parmesan and garlic in a food processor or possibly blender. blend at medium speed, adding oil in a thin stream till smooth. Transfer to a small bowl, cover with plastic wrap and store in refrigerator till required.
- Heat grill or possibly frying pan and brush lightly with oil. Cook burgers over medium-high heat for 8 min each side, turning only once. Serve on toasted focaccia bread with sliced tomato and Pesto.
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Serving | %DV |
|---|---|
| Serving Size 235g | |
| Recipe makes 6 servings | |
| Calories 647 | |
| Calories from Fat 465 | 72% |
| Total Fat 52.29g | 65% |
| Saturated Fat 15.4g | 62% |
| Trans Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 111mg | 37% |
| Sodium 333mg | 14% |
| Potassium 642mg | 18% |
| Total Carbs 9.02g | 2% |
| Dietary Fiber 1.2g | 4% |
| Sugars 2.03g | 1% |
| Protein 34.98g | 56% |
