Garlic Pesto Caprese Burgers

Ingredients

• 1 Pound Ground Beef Chuck
• 1/2 Pound Ground Sirloin
• 1/4 Cup Pesto
• Salt and Pepper
• Olive Oil
• 4 Brioche Hamburger Buns
• 4 Leaves Green Lettuce
• 2 Campari Tomatoes (sliced)
• 4 Slices Havarti Cheese (sliced)
• 4 Tablespoons Balsamic Glaze
• 1/2 Cup Light Mayo
• 1 1/2 teaspoons Dijon Mustard
• 2 Cloves Garlic (small, minced)
• Salt and Pepper (to taste)

Instructions

1. 1

   --- For the Garlic Mayo ---

2. 2

   Whisk all the ingredients together in a small bowl.

3. 3

   --- For the Burger Patties ---

4. 4

   Transfer the pesto to a bowl with the ground meats and a pinch of salt and pepper, gently knead to blend.

5. 5

   Form the mixture into four 4-inch patties, about 3/4 inch thick. Brush the burger patties lightly with olive oil. Add a small indentation in the middle to keep the meat from puffing up and shrinking.

6. 6

   Grill the burgers over moderately high heat for 3 minutes. Flip the burgers, top them with cheese slices and close the grill to allow more melting. Cook for 3 minutes longer for medium-rare and 5 minutes longer for well done.

7. 7

   --- Assemble the Burgers ---

8. 8

   Meanwhile, grill the buns until lightly toasted, then spread some of the garlic mayo on the bottoms.

9. 9

   Place lettuce on the mayo followed by the burgers on the lettuce. Top with more pesto, tomatoes and a drizzle of balsamic glaze or just balsamic vinegar.