Trying smash burgers with mozzarella and pesto. I made my own pesto, but you can of course use store-bought instead.
| Servings | 1 Portions |
| Tags | American | Beef | Burger | Main Course |
| Allergens | Eggs, Gluten, Milk, Tree nuts, Wheat |
| Prep Time | 15 min |
| Cook Time | 15 min |
Here's a variation of smashburger with pesto and mozzarella - quite unusual and a bit of an experiment. Generally, American cheese is superior in smashburgers, but can it also work with mozzarella? Yes, it melts and holds together, but I probably prefer the regular burger cheese instead.
In this case, I made my own pesto because the basil was massive in the kitchen window. I made my simple pesto with 40g basil, 40g cashews, 2 cloves of garlic, 50g parmesan, 90g olive oil and 1/2 tsp salt. I'll post a recipe for that one too when the time comes.
I have written a little about my experiences with smashburgers in this article and hope that it can explain the things that I may not go through in detail right here in the recipe. There I write a little about what type of ground beef is good to use and things to think about in general.
I don't have a fancy griddle or the like unfortunately, but you can also do this in a regular durable frying pan. However, the frying pan needs to withstand a little scraping so use carbon steel or stainless steel frying pan (absolutely do not use a frying pan with a non-stick coating). Sure, it's a bit cramped in the pan, but you can do it in batches instead if you think it's easier. Personally, I don't care that much if the burger turns out a little lopsided - that's just part of the charm. It's definitely delicious anyway.
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Ingredients
Directions
- Make pesto if you make your own. Slice the tomato.
- Toast the bread in a hot pan (possibly with a little melted butter).
- Form 2 balls of the minced meat - approx. 80g each.
- Place the balls in a hot frying pan (possibly with a little oil) and press the burger out thinly.
- Fry until the patties have browned and then scrape them off the pan and turn.
- Place a slice of cheese on each patty and let melt.
- Throw the burger together. Bread, mayonnaise, arugula, the fried patties with mozzarella, sliced tomato, pesto and bread.
Nutrition Facts*
| Total | Serving | 100 g | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Energy | 860.63 kcal | 860.63 kcal | 255 kcal |
| Carbohydrates | 34.8 g | 34.8 g | 10.31 g |
| Fat | 59.06 g | 59.06 g | 17.50 g |
| Protein | 43.27 g | 43.27 g | 12.82 g |
| Sugar | 9.65 g | 9.65 g | 2.86 g |
| Salt | 1.49 g | 1.49 g | 0.44 g |
* The nutritional information provided is approximated and calculated using the ingredients available in the database. Info will vary based on cooking methods and brands of ingredients used.
I am not a certified nutritionist. Please consult a professional nutritionist or doctor for accurate information and any dietary restrictions and concerns you may have.
