Salsiccia Stuffed Burger

Burgers are a staple of American cuisine. With endless options to try, the Salsiccia Stuffed Burger is sweet, spicy and bursting with flavor when it’s made with the Stuff-a-Burger™ Press.

Ingredients:

  • 1 Tbsp. olive oil
  • 1/2 C. crimini mushrooms, sliced
  • 1/2 Tbsp. minced garlic
  • 1 1/2 lbs. ground beef
  • 1 1/2 lbs mild Italian sausage, bulk or casings removed
  • 1 Tbsp. pesto
  • 8 oz. mozzarella cheese, grated
  • 1/3 C. marinara sauce
  • 1/2 C. ricotta
  • 2 Tbsp. fresh basil, chopped
  • 4 foccacia-stye buns, slightly toasted

Instructions:

  1. Heat a small skillet over medium heat and sauté mushrooms and garlic in olive oil until golden and set aside.
  2. Combine sausage, beef and pesto in a mixing bowl and use hands to mix thoroughly.
  3. To form burgers, place pound of meat mixture into the bottom of the burger press. Push the long end of the press into the meat to form a well.
  4. Stuff the burger with 2 ounces of mozzarella cheese and 1 tbsp. sautéed mushrooms.
  5. Place another pound of meat mixture on top of the stuffing and use the press to seal. Repeat process for other three burgers.
  6. Cook over direct heat until thoroughly cooked.
  7. Serve burgers on lightly toasted focaccia style buns, garnished with marinara sauce, ricotta, and a sprinkle of chopped basil.

Yield: 4 Stuffed Burgers

You can also read our blog or watch the video on how to make stuffed Burgers for a more detailed explanation on the process.

Salsiccia Stuffed Burger

Recipe Courtesy of:
~Stuffed Burger Book

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