Nothing like a good ol’ juicy burger!
These delicious Italian Stuffed Burgers are filled with a cheesy prosciutto filling! Topped with a juicy grilled tomato and fresh basil, these are sure to become a family favorite!
If you are not familiar with prosciutto, it is an Italian dry-cured ham usually found in the deli at your supermarket! It’s delicious in this recipe adding a little bit of salt and extra moisture.
Italian Stuffed Burgers
Equipment
Ingredients
- 2 pounds lean ground turkey breast or extra lean ground beef
- 2 cloves garlic
- ½ onion
- 1 tablespoon parsley
- ½ red pepper
- 1 ounce prosciutto finely diced
- 3.5 ounces mozzarella cheese
- 1 ounce fresh parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon italian seasoning
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley
- salt & pepper to taste
- 2 tomatoes sliced into thick slices
- fresh basil leaves
Instructions
- Preheat grill to medium high.
- In a small bowl, combine red pepper, mozzarella, red pepper, prosciutto. Measure out 12 tablespoons of this mixture and set aside.
- Combine the leftover red pepper mixture with ground turkey, garlic, onion, parsley, Italian seasoning, salt & pepper. Divide meat into 8 equal pieces.
- Flatten one of the pieces of meat into a pattie Add 1 ½ tablespoons of the reserved red pepper mixture. Wrap the sides of the patty around the cheese mixture until it is completely sealed. Re-shape if required.
- Grill about 4-5 minutes on each side or just until cooked through (do not overcook). (Meat should reach 165 degrees).
- Grill tomatoes for about 1-2 minutes.
- Serve burgers with grilled tomato slices and fresh basil.
Notes
Nutrition Information
Nutrition information provided is an estimate and will vary based on cooking methods and brands of ingredients used.
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