Giada De Laurentiis - Burgers a la Pizzaiola

Burgers a la Pizzaiola

ingredients

8 servings


Burgers a la Pizzaiola 4 cloves garlic, peeled and smashedgarlic clove4 ¼ cup (5 or 6) sun-dried tomatoes in oil, drainedsun-dried tomatoes¼ ⅓ cup fresh basil leaves, packedbasil⅓ ⅓ cup shredded mozzarellamozzarella cheese⅓ ¼ cup grated Parmesanparmesan cheese¼ 1 tablespoon tomato pastetomato paste1 ½ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakesred pepper flakes½ 1 ½ teaspoons kosher saltkosher salt1 ½ ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepperfreshly ground black pepper½ 2 ½ pounds ground sirloin beefground sirloin beef2 ½ 8 sourdough rolls, halved lengthwisesourdough rolls8 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oilextra-virgin olive oil2

Burgers a la Pizzaiola

4 cloves garlic, peeled and smashed

¼ cup (5 or 6) sun-dried tomatoes in oil, drained

⅓ cup fresh basil leaves, packed

⅓ cup shredded mozzarella

¼ cup grated Parmesan

1 tablespoon tomato paste

½ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes

1 ½ teaspoons kosher salt

½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

2 ½ pounds ground sirloin beef

8 sourdough rolls, halved lengthwise

2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil

instructions


Burgers a la Pizzaiola Place a grill pan over medium-high heat or preheat a gas or charcoal grill. In a food processor, pulse together the garlic, sun-dried tomatoes, basil, cheeses, tomato paste, red pepper flakes, salt, and pepper. Process until blended. Transfer the mixture to a large bowl. Add the beef and, using a wooden spoon or clean hands, stir until combined. Form the mixture into 8 (4-inch diameter) patties, each about 3/4-inch thick. Grill each side until cooked through, about 5 minutes. Allow to rest for 5 minutes. Brush the cut side of the rolls with olive oil and grill until lightly toasted, about 1 minute. Place the burgers on the bottom half of the rolls and add desired toppings. Add the top half of the rolls and serve.

Burgers a la Pizzaiola

Place a grill pan over medium-high heat or preheat a gas or charcoal grill.

In a food processor, pulse together the garlic, sun-dried tomatoes, basil, cheeses, tomato paste, red pepper flakes, salt, and pepper. Process until blended. Transfer the mixture to a large bowl. Add the beef and, using a wooden spoon or clean hands, stir until combined. Form the mixture into 8 (4-inch diameter) patties, each about 3/4-inch thick. Grill each side until cooked through, about 5 minutes. Allow to rest for 5 minutes.

Brush the cut side of the rolls with olive oil and grill until lightly toasted, about 1 minute.

Place the burgers on the bottom half of the rolls and add desired toppings. Add the top half of the rolls and serve.

cook's notes

Topping suggestions: shredded cheese, fresh mozzarella cheese, fresh basil leaves, sliced tomatoes, marinara sauce, prosciutto, sliced olives, roasted red bell peppers, lettuce leaves, arugula, ketchup, pesto