Recipe: Trattoria Beef Burgers (served on focaccia)

TRATTORIA BEEF BURGERS

1 pound lean ground beef
2 teaspoons dried basil leaves
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1 loaf focaccia bread
1 jar roasted red bell peppers, drained
4 slices mozzarella cheese
1/4 cup mayonnaise
1/4 cup prepared pesto sauce

Preheat grill to medium heat.

Combine the ground beef, basil, garlic, salt and pepper. Mix lightly and form into 4 equal patties 3/4-inch thick.

Grill patties over heat to 160 degree F internal temperature.

Meanwhile, combine mayonnaise and prepared pesto sauce and set aside.

Cut focaccia bread into 4 pieces and split each in half horizontally. Spread each cut side of the bread with 1 Tbsp. of the mayonnaise/pesto mixture and set aside.

Top each hamburger patty with a slice of cheese during the last minute of grilling. Top with one fourth of the roasted red peppers and serve on the prepared focaccia bread.

Servings: 4
Source: Haverhill Beef