Italian-style Hamburger
- Energy Kcal 1317
- Carbohydrates g 92.5
- of which sugars g 19
- Protein g 65.78
- Fats g 76.1
- of which saturated fat g 21.15
- Fiber g 5.7
- Cholesterol mg 233
- Sodium mg 1511
- Difficulty: Easy
- Prep time: 25 min
- Cook time: 30 min
- Serving: 4
- Cost: Average
PRESENTATION
Get ready to dive into the world of Italian-style hamburgers, where classic American flavors meet colorful Italian ingredients. Seriously, this burger is a real treat. It blends juicy beef with unique Italian touches. And listen, instead of your usual cheese, it has melt-in-your-mouth caciocavallo from Southern Italy. This adds a creamy layer that's just so so good.
Say goodbye to plain onions—hello to sweet, caramelized Tropea onions. They bring a soft, slightly sweet flavor. And the sauce? No ordinary mayo. It’s a homemade basil mayo, giving each bite a fresh twist. Really makes it exciting. When it comes to the bread, this burger opts for a soft, bakery-style roll—perfect for holding everything together without falling apart.
Picture this: a backyard burger taking a trip to Calabria and coming back with a whole new vibe. For those who love a homemade Italian burger, it’s about more than just toppings. And starting with quality, tender beef really really makes a difference. Italians know their ingredients, and it shows in every bite.
Some people swap in mozzarella for a Italian cheeseburger feel, or even go for a touch of pesto. For that Mediterranean flair—it is awesome. Picture your friends gathering around, grabbing fries, and chatting about how this isn’t just another burger. It’s something special. For sure.
For anyone into bold, moist burgers with Italian flair, this Italian-inspired burger really hits the spot. It encourages you to experiment with new combos, different cheeses, or sauces. Keeping things fun and juicy, pretty much. Whether you’re trying a mozzarella burger, a pesto burger, or even a marinara burger, the Italian burger keeps everything exciting while staying super simple and casual. It’s all about bringing the best of both worlds together in one delicious bite. Can't go wrong.
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INGREDIENTS
- Ingredients for 4 hamburgers
- Hamburger muffins 4
- Beef 1.75 lbs (800 g) - minced shoulder
- Caciocavallo silano cheese 4.5 oz (130 g)
- Dried tomatoes in oil 2 oz (50 g)
- Lettuce to taste
- Butter to taste - (for greasing the buns)
- Fine salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
- Extra virgin olive oil to taste
- for the caramelized onions
- Red Tropea onions 5.3 oz (150 g)
- Water 0.67 cup (150 g)
- Brown sugar 2 ½ tbsp (30 g)
- for the basil mayonnaise
- Egg yolks 1 - (at room temperature)
- Lemon juice 2 tsp (10 g)
- Lemon peel 1
- Basil to taste
- Vegetable oil 0.7 cup (150 g)
How to prepare Italian-style Hamburger
To prepare the Italian-style hamburger, first start by making the basil mayonnaise. It's important that all the ingredients are at room temperature. Pour the egg yolk into a tall container, add a pinch of salt and pepper; also add the grated lemon zest, then squeeze the juice and add 10 grams (about 0.35 oz) of it 3.
Start blending with an immersion blender while slowly adding the seed oil 4 until you get a creamy mayonnaise. Then add the basil leaves 5 and blend again 6. Set aside your basil mayonnaise.
Prepare the caramelized onions: peel the onion, cut it in half 7 and then into wedges 8; transfer them to a pan with half the amount of water 9
add the brown sugar 10 and cook for a few minutes 11. Then add the remaining water and continue cooking until it has completely evaporated 12. It will take about 15 minutes in total.
In the meantime, prepare the hamburgers, using 200 grams (about 7 oz) of meat for each: you will make 4. Press lightly with your hands to give them the desired shape, then season with salt, pepper, and a drizzle of oil on both sides 14. Heat a pan well and place the burgers, wait 6 minutes, and turn them to the other side 15.
Meanwhile, slice the caciocavallo cheese 16 and place it on the hamburgers, then add a bit of water 17 to create some steam, cover with a lid 18 and finish cooking for another 6 minutes,
until the caciocavallo is completely melted 19. This way, you'll get rare burgers; if you prefer, you can extend the cooking for another 3-4 minutes for medium doneness. Meanwhile, prepare the buns, cut them in half 20, butter the halves to soften the inside 21
and toast them for a moment on a hot grill, with the part to be filled facing down on the grill 22. Then place them on a cutting board 23 and spread the basil mayonnaise on the base 24.
Add the previously washed lettuce leaves 25, then place the meat patty on top 26 and some caramelized onions 27.
Finish with the sun-dried tomatoes (drained from their preserving oil), close the sandwich 29 and serve your Italian-style hamburgers still hot 30! You can accompany them with delicious French fries!