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Ingredients
Pesto Mayonnaise:
2⁄3 cup light mayonnaise
4 tablespoons prepared basil pesto
¼ cup chopped red onion
Patties:
2 pounds ground sirloin
¼ cup red Zinfandel
¼ cup chopped fresh basil
¼ cup chopped red onion
¼ cup fresh Italian bread crumbs
8 sun-dried tomatoes packed in olive oil, finely chopped
1 teaspoon garlic salt
6 large Ciabatta rolls, split and toasted
6 slices Monterey Jack cheese
6 (¼-inch-thick) large tomato slices
6 fresh basil leaves
Instructions
2⁄3 cup light mayonnaise
4 tablespoons prepared basil pesto
¼ cup chopped red onion
Patties:
2 pounds ground sirloin
¼ cup red Zinfandel
¼ cup chopped fresh basil
¼ cup chopped red onion
¼ cup fresh Italian bread crumbs
8 sun-dried tomatoes packed in olive oil, finely chopped
1 teaspoon garlic salt
6 large Ciabatta rolls, split and toasted
6 slices Monterey Jack cheese
6 (¼-inch-thick) large tomato slices
6 fresh basil leaves
1. Combine mayonnaise, pesto and onion; mix well.
2. To make patties, combine first 7 ingredients; mix gently. Form into 6 equal patties.
3. Brush grill rack with vegetable oil. Place patties on rack; cook, turning once, for 5 to 7 minutes on each side or to desired degreee of doneness. During the last minute of cooking, top each patty with a cheese slice.
4. Spread pesto mayonnaise over roll bottoms; top with burger, tomato slice and basil leaf. Add roll tops and serve. Serves 6.
"Relish Grilling Out," June 2006. Recipe courtesy of Sutter Home's Build a Better Burger Contest, www.buildabetterburger.com
Nutritional Information
2. To make patties, combine first 7 ingredients; mix gently. Form into 6 equal patties.
3. Brush grill rack with vegetable oil. Place patties on rack; cook, turning once, for 5 to 7 minutes on each side or to desired degreee of doneness. During the last minute of cooking, top each patty with a cheese slice.
4. Spread pesto mayonnaise over roll bottoms; top with burger, tomato slice and basil leaf. Add roll tops and serve. Serves 6.
"Relish Grilling Out," June 2006. Recipe courtesy of Sutter Home's Build a Better Burger Contest, www.buildabetterburger.com
Per serving: 560 calories, 27g fat, 38g prot., 44g carbs., 5g fiber, 1100mg sodium.
