Caprese Burgers
with spinach and berry salad

Name: Caprese Burgers
Cook time: 40 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 1 Tbsp Soy sauce, low-sodium; 1 tsp Garlic powder; 1/2 tsp Black pepper; 1 1/4 lbs Beef, ground (lean); 6 oz Mozzarella, fresh, sliced; 1 Tomatoes, beefsteak (or similar large tomato), sliced; 12 leaves Basil; 4 Hamburger buns; 6 tsp Vinegar, balsamic; 2 Tbsp Vinegar, balsamic; 2 tsp Maple syrup; 2 tsp Mustard, Dijon; 3 Tbsp Oil, cooking; 8 oz Strawberries, sliced; 5 oz Spinach, baby; 4 oz Blueberries; 1 oz Almonds, shaved or slivered

Active: 40 min Total: 40 min

Original GF Paleo Vegetarian

We combine the best Italian appetizer with a classic American burger in this meal that practically shouts summer. Our members loved this combination so much last summer that we couldn’t resist bringing it back.

Ingredients

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Servings:

Caprese Burgers:

Soy sauce, low-sodium - 1 Tbsp
Garlic powder - 1 tsp
Black pepper - 1/2 tsp
Beef, ground (lean) - 1 1/4 lbs
Mozzarella, fresh - 6 oz , sliced
Tomatoes, beefsteak (or similar large tomato) - 1 , sliced
Basil - 12 leaves
Hamburger buns - 4
Vinegar, balsamic - 6 tsp

Spinach and Berry Salad:

Vinegar, balsamic - 2 Tbsp
Maple syrup - 2 tsp
Mustard, Dijon - 2 tsp
Oil, cooking - 3 Tbsp
Strawberries - 8 oz , sliced
Spinach, baby - 5 oz
Blueberries - 4 oz
Almonds, shaved or slivered - 1 oz

Prep

Make vinaigrette - Whisk together vinegar, maple syrup, mustard and oil. Season to taste with some salt and pepper. (Can be done up to 5 days ahead)
Season beef - Mix soy sauce, garlic powder and pepper into ground beef and then form into 0.5” / 1.3cm thick patties and press thumb into center of the patty, forming a little crater. (Can be done 1 day ahead)
Strawberries - Slice strawberries. (Can be done up to 2 days ahead)
Mozzarella / Tomatoes / Basil leaves - Prep as directed.

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Make

Give patties a light sprinkle of salt right before grilling.
If cooking on a grill: Heat up grill to 500F. Brush grates with some oil and then grill patties for 2 minutes on each side over direct heat (i.e., over the flames). Then move patties to indirect heat, close the grill and cook for another 2 to 3 minutes for medium-rare, 3 to 4 minutes for medium, and 5 to 6 minutes for well-done. Buns can be toasted on the grill at the same time (~2 minutes on the hot grill should do).
If cooking on stovetop: Heat up a grill pan to high heat. Brush with some oil, and then grill patties for 2 minutes on each side. Then lower heat to medium and cook for another 2 to 3 minutes for medium-rare, 3 to 4 minutes for medium, and 5 to 6 minutes for well-done. Toast buns on the grill pan at the same time if there is room or wait till after patties are done (~2 minutes on the hot pan should do).
Place patties onto bottom buns. Top with fresh mozzarella, basil leaves, and tomatoes. Drizzle with balsamic vinegar (it’s best to pour into a spoon and then drizzle from spoon). Close burgers with the top bun.
Toss vinaigrette with baby spinach, strawberries, blueberries and almonds and enjoy with warm burger.

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