Bruschetta Burger

Ingredients

Burger buns

4, toasted

Ground beef

1 pound (80/20 blend for flavor)

Mozzarella cheese

4 slices

Balsamic glaze

1/4 cup

Olive oil

2 tablespoons

Garlic

2 cloves, minced

Basil leaves

1 cup, chopped

Tomatoes

2 cups, diced (preferably roma or vine-ripened)

Salt

to taste

Pepper

to taste

Instructions

1. Preheat the grill to medium-high heat.
2. In a large bowl, season the ground beef with salt and pepper. Form the mixture into 4 equal patties, making a slight indentation in the center to prevent puffing while grilling.
3. Grill the patties for 5-7 minutes on each side, or until they reach your desired level of doneness (medium-rare is about 130°F).
4. While the burgers are grilling, prepare the bruschetta topping by combining the diced tomatoes, chopped basil, minced garlic, and olive oil in a bowl. Season with salt and pepper to taste, and let it sit to allow the flavors to meld.
5. During the last minute of grilling, place a slice of mozzarella cheese on each burger patty and close the grill lid to melt the cheese.
6. Once cooked, place each patty on a toasted burger bun. Top generously with the tomato-basil mixture and drizzle with balsamic glaze for that perfect finishing touch.
7. Serve immediately and enjoy your Bruschetta Burger!