Homemade Burgers Italian Style
6 servings
40 minutes
Homemade Italian-style burgers are a harmonious blend of Mediterranean flavors and traditional burger comfort. Beef and lamb mince enriched with rosemary and oregano create juicy patties with rich flavor. The softness of the bread, toasted to a golden crust, is complemented by delicate mozzarella that melts on the hot patty, adding a creamy texture. Caramelized onions with wine and balsamic vinegar add zest, while fresh tomatoes and crunchy lettuce complete the perfect composition. This burger evokes cozy Italian meals where each ingredient plays its melody in a flavor symphony. Perfect for family dinners or parties, especially when paired with fresh salad and corn. A classic style in a new interpretation!
1
First, we prepare the meat: mix the minced meat, add salt and pepper. We turn slightly hardened yesterday's bread into crumbs using a food processor and add it to the minced meat, along with 1 egg, rosemary, and oregano. We shape small balls the size of a palm and flatten them into patties.
- Ground beef: 400 g
- Ground lamb: 100 g
- Rosemary: 5 g
- Fresh oregano leaves: 5 g
- Sea salt: pinch
- Freshly ground black pepper: pinch
- Stale rye bread: 100 g
- Chicken egg: 1 piece
2
Fry on both sides until cooked in olive oil. Once the patty is almost ready, place a piece of mozzarella on top and cover it with something like a lid. This way, the cheese will melt beautifully on the patty.
- Olive oil: 15 ml
- Mozzarella cheese: 100 g
3
Slice the onion into rings and place it in a clean pan, sautéing in olive oil for a couple of minutes, then add grape vinegar and balsamic, cooking for another 3 minutes. The onion will become soft, excess moisture will evaporate - the onion is ready.
- Shallot: 2 pieces
- Olive oil: 15 ml
- Wine vinegar: 10 ml
- Balsamic glaze (crema): 10 g
4
We cut the buns in half and put them in the toaster to make them slightly crispy on both sides. We slice the tomatoes into rings and separate the lettuce into leaves.
- Round bun: 6 pieces
- Tomatoes: 2 pieces
- Green salad leaves: 1 bunch
5
We gather everything in order: bun, onion, cheese patty, tomatoes, lettuce leaf, second part of the bun with 2 spoons of homemade tomato sauce.
- Tomato sauce: 100 g
6
Serve with a garnish of fresh salad and corn.
