Description
Italian Burgers offer a delicious twist on the classic burger, blending the heartiness of ground beef with the savory flavors of Italian seasoning and turkey sausage. Perfect for summer barbecues or cozy weeknight dinners, these burgers are topped with gooey mozzarella cheese and zesty marinara sauce, making them an instant crowd-pleaser.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound ground sirloin
- 8 ounces Italian turkey sausage
- 1 ½ teaspoons Italian seasoning
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- 8–12 slices mozzarella cheese
- 4–6 chicken hamburger buns or Italian rolls
- 1 cup marinara sauce
- Butter for toasting buns
- ¾ cup mayo
- 2 teaspoons lemon juice (fresh)
- 1 clove garlic, fresh (finely minced)
- 1 tablespoon basil, fresh (finely minced)
Instructions
- Prepare aioli by mixing mayo, lemon juice, minced garlic, and basil in a bowl. Refrigerate until ready to use.
- Preheat the grill over medium heat. In a mixing bowl, combine ground beef and turkey sausage.
- Add Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper; mix gently until combined.
- Shape into patties and grill for 3-4 minutes per side until cooked through (internal temperature should reach 165°F). Add mozzarella during the last minute to melt.
- Butter buns and toast them on the grill.
- Assemble by spreading aioli on buns, adding the burger patty, topping with marinara sauce, and garnishing with fresh basil.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 burger (approx. 200g)
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 950mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 100mg