BBQ = Caprese Burgers

By pattiwarner

Ingredients

• 4 Tbsp. balsamic vinegar
• 4 Tbsp. Extra-virgin Olive oil
• 1/4 tsp. salt
• 1/4 tsp. pepper
• 4 tomatoes, cut into 4 slices
• 2 2/3 pounds ground beef
• 2 Tbsp. tomato paste
• 1/2 cup chopped fresh basil, plus whole leaves for garnish
• 1/2 cup grated parmesan
• 1/2 tsp. pepper
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 8 oz. fresh mozzarella cheese, sliced
• 8 hamburger or ciabatta rolls, can be broiled as garlic bread

Preparation

Step 1

Arrange tomato slices in a single layer on a platter. Whisk together vinegar, oil, salt and 1/4 tsp. pepper in bowl. Pour over tomato slices. Let stand 15 minutes to an hour.

Mix beef, tomato paste, chopped basil, parmesan, garlic and 1/2 tsp. pepper in bowl. Divide into 8 burgers.

Grill burgers and top with mozzarella until cheese melts.

Serve on buns with marinated tomato slices and whole basil leaves.