Basil Burgers Recipe

Taste of Home

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup loosely packed basil leaves, minced
• 1/4 cup minced red onion
• 1/4 cup Italian bread crumbs
• 1/4 cup dry red wine

• 1 to 2 teaspoons garlic salt
• 2 pounds lean ground beef (90% lean)
• 8 slices Monterey Jack cheese, optional
• 8 hamburger buns, split

How to make it  30 minutes



• 1

  In a large bowl, combine the basil, onion, bread crumbs, wine and garlic salt. Crumble beef over mixture and mix well. Shape into eight patties.
• 2

  Grill, covered, over medium heat for 5-7 minutes on each side or until a meat thermometer reads 160°. Top with cheese if desired. Serve on buns. Yield: 8 servings.