Mozzarella-Stuffed Little Italy Burgers
with Griddled Tomato, Patate al Forno & Arugula Salad
Meet Caprese salad—burger-fied! Yep, our chefs went and transformed everyone’s favorite Italian appetizer into a bodacious burger. And no, they didn’t just combine the two by stacking tomato, mozzarella, and basil on top of a plain ol’ patty...they took it to a whole new level. Think pesto-seasoned patties stuffed with melty mozz, then topped with lightly-charred tomato slices and a creamy pesto sauce. On the side, there’s a fresh arugula salad with tangy bites of balsamic-pickled onion, plus crispy potato wedges (because it’s still a burger after all). Buon appetito!
The quantities provided above are averages only.
Produced in a facility that processes eggs, milk, fish, peanuts, sesame, shellfish, soy, tree nuts, and wheat.
Ingredients
12 ounce
Yukon Gold Potatoes
1 unit
Red Onion
1 unit
Roma Tomato
5 teaspoon
Balsamic Vinegar
2 tablespoon
Mayonnaise
(Contains: Eggs)
2 tablespoon
Sour Cream
(Contains: Milk)
4 tablespoon
Pesto
(Contains: Milk)
10 ounce
Ground Beef
½ cup
Mozzarella Cheese
(Contains: Milk)
2 unit
Brioche Buns
(Contains: Wheat)
2 ounce
Arugula
Not included in your delivery
7 teaspoon
Olive Oil
½ teaspoon
Sugar
Salt
Pepper
Nutrition Values
Utensils
Instructions
Adjust rack to top position and preheat oven to 425 degrees. Wash and dry all produce. Halve, peel, and thinly slice half the onion (whole onion for 4 servings). Cut potatoes into ½-inch-thick wedges. Slice tomato into ½-inch-thick rounds.
In a small microwave-safe bowl, combine half the vinegar (you’ll use the rest later), ½ tsp sugar (1 tsp for 4 servings), a splash of water, salt, and pepper. Stir in sliced onion, then cover bowl with plastic wrap; microwave for 1 minute. Discard plastic wrap and set aside, stirring occasionally, until ready to serve.
Toss potatoes on a baking sheet with a large drizzle of olive oil, salt, and pepper. Roast on top rack until golden brown and tender, 20-25 minutes. Meanwhile, in a second small bowl, combine mayonnaise, sour cream, and half the pesto (you’ll use the rest in the next step). Season with salt and pepper.
In a medium bowl, combine beef and remaining pesto; season generously with salt and pepper. Form into two ½-inch-thick patties (four patties for 4 servings). Divide mozzarella between centers of each patty. Fold edges of meat around mozzarella, shaping and sealing to create cheese-stuffed patties, each slightly wider than a burger bun.
Season tomato slices all over with salt and pepper. Heat a drizzle of olive oil in a large, preferably nonstick, pan over medium-high heat. Add tomato slices and cook until lightly browned and slightly softened, 1-2 minutes per side. Transfer to a plate. Add another drizzle of olive oil to same pan; add patties and cook to desired doneness, 3-5 minutes per side.
Halve and toast buns. In a second medium bowl, whisk together remaining vinegar, 1 TBSP olive oil (2 TBSP for 4 servings), salt, and pepper. Add arugula and a bit of pickled onion to bowl; toss to coat. Spread top buns with pesto sauce; fill buns with patties, griddled tomato, and as much remaining pickled onion as you like. Serve with salad, potato wedges, and any remaining pesto sauce on the side.
