Mozzarella stuffed burgers with pesto

6 Servings

Ingredients

Quantity Ingredient
1 kilograms Beef mince
1 small Onion, chopped fine
1 teaspoon Oregano, dried
2 tablespoons Tomato paste
50 grams Mozzarella cheese
Focaccia bread
2 slices Tomato
1½ cup Basil leaves
⅓ cup Pinenuts
½ cup Parmesan cheese, grated
1 Clove garlic, crushed
½ cup Olive oil

Directions

PESTO

Place mince, onion, oregano and tomato paste in a large mixing bowl and combine thoroughly. Divide mixture 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. Refrigerate until required.

To make Pesto: Place basil, Pinenuts, Parmesan and garlic in a food processor or blender. blend at medium speed, adding oil in a thin stream until smooth. Transfer to a small bowl, cover with plastic wrap and store in refrigerator until required. Heat grill or frying pan and brush lightly with oil. Cook burgers over medium-high heat for 8 minutes each side, turning only once. Serve on toasted focaccia bread with sliced tomato and Pesto.

Posted to MM-Recipes Digest V4 #10 by THEHOGUES@... (John Hogue) on Mar 16, 1999

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