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Home » Course » Dinner » Burgers

Pesto Burgers

By: Kita · Published Sep 6, 2011 · Updated: Jan 13, 2017 · This post may contain affiliate links

Pesto is a delicious condiment on its own, but when you pair it with ground sirloin, you have the makings for delicious burgers!Pesto Burgers - Pesto is a delicious condiment on its own, but when you pair it with ground sirloin, you have the makings for delicious burgers! \\ PassTheSushi.com

You all know I love me some burgers. I mean love. It's  a little awkward sometimes as I choose to ignore the man across from me at the table and rather stare longingly at the juicy grilled delight in front of me. Sorry boys, but you  don't stand a chance. Fortunately for me, I have a man who doesn't question my bizarre love of foods. When I saw these burgers over at Hot Polka Dot(seriously, how cute is that blog!) I was so excited.

I've also had an unnatural addiction to basil this summer (perhaps its from the three THREE awesome basil plants that sprouted up in my back yard) and pesto has been on the top of my weekly creation list. Throw that in a burger? Oh heck yeah.

Hey, don't forget to serve crispy, oven baked French fries with your pesto burgers.

Pesto Burgers - Pesto is a delicious condiment on its own, but when you pair it with ground sirloin, you have the makings for delicious burgers! \\ PassTheSushi.com

Pesto Burgers

Pesto Burgers - Pesto is a delicious condiment on its own, but when you pair it with ground sirloin, you have the makings for delicious burgers! \\ PassTheSushi.com

Ingredients:

For the Pesto:

  • 1 cup fresh basil leaves
  • 2 cloves garlic
  • 2 tablespoon pine nuts, toasted
  • 2 tablespoon parmesan, grated
  • Pepper to taste
  • 3 tbs extra virgin olive oil

For the burgers:

  • 2 pounds ground beef
  • ¼ cup Parmesan, grated
  • ¾ cup bread crumbs
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 egg, beaten
  • ½ - ¾ cup marinara sauce
  • 8  slices mozzarella
  • 8  buns, sliced

Preparation:

For the pesto: In a food processor combine the basil leaves, garlic cloves, toasted pine nuts, parmesan, fresh ground black pepper and olive oil. Blend all the ingredients until there are no more chunks.

In a large bowl combine the pesto, ground beef, parmesan, bread crumbs, salt, pepper and egg. Mix it just until all the ingredients are combined. Divide the mixture into 8 even burgers.

Grill the burgers on a grill on high heat, covered, about 8 to 10 minutes, flipping once. During the last few minutes of grilling, toast your buns and top each with a slice of mozzarella, covering again to melt. Transfer them to the sliced buns and top with the a spoonful of marinara suace and other burger toppings (onion, lettuce, tomato, etc). Serve with napkins and demolish.

 Pesto Burgers - Pesto is a delicious condiment on its own, but when you pair it with ground sirloin, you have the makings for delicious burgers! \\ PassTheSushi.com

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  1. Liz says

    September 06, 2011 at 6:10 am

    Gorgeous burgers, Kita! I'd be staring at them, too...no, I'd dive right in!!!!

    Reply
  2. Toby says

    September 06, 2011 at 7:04 am

    Oh, Hell yeah! I'll do anything that even smells like basil... twice. I wouldn't even notice anyone else at the table with one of these in front of me.
    Seriously, the burgers look wonderful, and the provenance of volunteer basil plants... just a happy day all around.

    Reply
  3. Blog is the New Black says

    September 06, 2011 at 8:08 am

    These sounds AMAZING. I am a sucker for pesto on/with anything. I know I would love this...

    Reply
  4. Belinda @zomppa says

    September 06, 2011 at 8:31 am

    GREAT burger. Summer, basil, pesto. Burger. Pretty much a perfect combination.

    Reply
  5. The Mom Chef ~ Taking on Magazines One Recipe at a Time says

    September 06, 2011 at 9:00 am

    Pesto and parmesan in a burger? Can you hear me sigh? It sounds and looks fantastic. I have plenty of basil out there still so I think I need to pick me a cup or so and get pestoing. Thanks for the recipe!

    Reply
  6. Sandra's Easy Cooking says

    September 06, 2011 at 9:32 am

    I woke up about an hour ago and opened up your post first..is it too early for burger?:)))
    wow what a great photos, and recipe is divine..Love it Kita!!! buzz ya

    Reply
  7. Dominique says

    September 06, 2011 at 11:37 am

    Looks delicious! Now I'm craving a burger for lunch...

    Reply
  8. Stephanie says

    September 06, 2011 at 12:59 pm

    I love burgers too! And with pesto? I think I am in love!

    Reply
  9. Sandi says

    September 06, 2011 at 1:37 pm

    Great pesto recipe. I does go great with so many foods!

    Reply
  10. RavieNomNoms says

    September 06, 2011 at 1:48 pm

    Loving this burger Kita!! I adore pesto, one of my most favoritest things! Put it in a burger and this girl is in heaven!

    Reply
  11. Erin says

    September 06, 2011 at 2:28 pm

    I just tried pesto in a turkey burger, didn't think to try it in a beef burger, yum!

    Reply
  12. myFudo says

    September 06, 2011 at 3:15 pm

    Yummy... now you got me craving for some pesto burgers 🙂 looks really great.
    feel free to check out my site am giving away a free designer's lunch bag. Thanks.

    Reply
  13. Cassie @ Bake Your Day says

    September 06, 2011 at 4:54 pm

    I love pesto...perfect addition to burgers! These sound amazing!

    Reply
  14. Erin @ Dinners, Dishes and Desserts says

    September 06, 2011 at 5:22 pm

    Pesto in burgers is so good! Too bad my plant pretty much died in the heat this summer, so I don't get to make any this year 🙁

    Reply
  15. Elyse @The Cultural Dish says

    September 06, 2011 at 6:00 pm

    Your photos are fabulous and are really making me crave that burger!

    Reply
  16. Chris @ TheKeenanCookbook says

    September 06, 2011 at 7:53 pm

    Love pesto! We had a bounty of basil this summer too and have been using it in everything. Love the idea of a besto burger. Your dinner sure beats ours tonight (leftovers!)

    Reply
  17. Ann says

    September 07, 2011 at 12:31 am

    Kita this is delish! I completely understand your love for a good burger...my hubby ceased questioning that sort of thing years ago!

    Reply
  18. Kim Bee says

    September 07, 2011 at 1:33 am

    Great recipe. The burgers look so tasty. And your pics are out of this world.

    Reply
  19. Nami | Just One Cookbook says

    September 07, 2011 at 4:15 am

    Wow. I'm enduring my hunger as it's passed 1am. But your burger made an huge impressions that I don't know if I can go sleep with this empty stomach. This is such a gorgeous burger. I'm definitely going to have burger for lunch tomorrow (today).

    Reply
  20. Curt says

    September 07, 2011 at 8:17 am

    This sounds so delicious. I love pine nuts. I guess we're all a little weird in our own ways!

    Reply
  21. PolaM says

    September 08, 2011 at 11:06 am

    You had me at pesto! An then you mixed the pesto directly in the meat and I am ready to follow you wherever you want! What a great idea!

    Reply
  22. Sommer@ASpicyPerspective says

    September 12, 2011 at 9:43 am

    That looks divine! We are all about the burger.

    Reply
  23. Tina (PinayInTexas) says

    September 12, 2011 at 12:31 pm

    Tasty looking burger! Would love to have a bite of it at this very moment!

    Reply
  24. Tori @ The Shiksa in the Kitchen says

    September 13, 2011 at 12:13 am

    Pesto and marinara on a burger? Looks awesome! I might make this sometime with a black bean veggie burger. Yummy! Thanks for the idea. 🙂

    Reply
  25. Lindsey @ Hot Polka Dot says

    October 03, 2011 at 6:22 pm

    I don't know if I saw this and completely forgot or if I just missed it, but awesome! I love your addition of the marinara! I'm seriously going to try my burgers like this next time. 🙂

    Reply

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