In pursuit of a tantalizing culinary adventure, let's explore the world of mouthwatering Italian-inspired burgers. These delectable creations take the classic American dish to new heights, incorporating the vibrant flavors and ingredients of Italy. From juicy patties infused with fragrant herbs to savory fillings bursting with Italian cheeses and cured meats, these burgers are a symphony of taste that will tantalize your palate. So, fire up your grill or preheat your oven, because we're embarking on a journey to discover the best recipes for cooking succulent Italian burgers that will surely become the stars of your next backyard barbecue or cozy dinner gathering.
Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!
GRILLED ITALIAN BURGERS
When all I had available was ground beef and I was tired of plain-old hamburgers, I invented these. A good dose of Italian seasonings and mozzarella makes them unique. They're perfect with homemade French fries for a quick meal. -Rebekah Beyer, Sabetha, Kansas
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch
Time 20m
Yield 4 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- In a large bowl, combine 1/2 cup cheese and seasonings. Add beef; mix lightly but thoroughly. Shape into four 1/2-in.-thick patties., Grill burgers, covered, over medium heat or broil 4 in. from heat until a thermometer reads 160°, 4-5 minutes on each side. Sprinkle with remaining cheese; grill, covered, until cheese is melted, 1-2 minutes longer. Serve with marinara sauce.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 279 calories, Fat 18g fat (8g saturated fat), Cholesterol 86mg cholesterol, Sodium 282mg sodium, Carbohydrate 1g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 27g protein.
ITALIAN HAMBURGERS
These burgers make a super supper that takes only minutes to prepare but still leaves the impression that I've spent time cooking.-Ronda Lawson, Dublin, California
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch
Time 25m
Yield 6 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Combine the first seven ingredients. Crumble beef and sprinkle 3 tablespoons Parmesan cheese over mixture; mix well. Shape into six patties. , In a large skillet, cook patties for 2 minutes on each side or until lightly browned. Combine the tomato sauce and Italian seasoning; pour over patties. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 10-15 minutes or until meat is no longer pink. Sprinkle with remaining cheese. serve patties and sauce over spaghetti if desired.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 192 calories, Fat 9g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 41mg cholesterol, Sodium 626mg sodium, Carbohydrate 10g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 18g protein.
ITALIAN BURGERS
"My son, Tory, loves my lasagna, which I only make on Christmas," writes Bridgetta Ealy of Pontiac, Michigan. "As a surprise I created this burger, inspired by the lasagna he loves."
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch
Time 25m
Yield 2 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- In a small bowl, combine the chili sauce, Parmesan cheese and Italian seasoning. Crumble beef over mixture and mix well. Shape into two patties; set aside., In a large skillet, cook peppers in oil over medium heat until crisp-tender. Remove and keep warm. In the same skillet, cook burgers for 4-5 minutes on each side or until a thermometer reads 160° and juices run clear, topping each with a pepper ring and cheese slice during the last 3 minutes., Meanwhile, combine ricotta cheese and parsley; spread over bun bottoms. Top with spinach and burgers; replace tops.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 455 calories, Fat 22g fat (9g saturated fat), Cholesterol 79mg cholesterol, Sodium 550mg sodium, Carbohydrate 27g carbohydrate (7g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 36g protein.
TASTY ITALIAN BURGERS
The best flavors of Italy are celebrated in these tempting turkey burgers-pesto, basil, tomato and mozzarella. Grill some up for an international cookout.-Sharon Novin, Northridge, California
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch
Time 30m
Yield 6 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- In a large bowl, combine Parmesan cheese and garlic. Crumble turkey and turkey sausage over mixture and mix well. Shape into six patties. , Grill burgers, covered, over medium heat or broil 4 in. from the heat for 5-8 minutes on each side or until a thermometer reads 165° and juices run clear., Brush buns with oil; grill, uncovered, for 1-2 minutes or until toasted. Serve burgers on buns with pesto, mozzarella cheese, lettuce, tomato and basil.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 515 calories, Fat 31g fat (10g saturated fat), Cholesterol 111mg cholesterol, Sodium 696mg sodium, Carbohydrate 24g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 32g protein.
GRILLED ITALIAN TURKEY BURGERS
These grilled turkey burgers are always a hit at my house! They've got lots of flavor, color, and texture!
Provided by Shagen McBride
Categories Meat and Poultry Recipes Turkey Ground Turkey Recipes
Time 25m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Combine turkey, basil, garlic, salt, and pepper in a bowl. Divide into 4 equal portions and form into hamburger patties.
- Preheat an outdoor grill for medium-high heat and lightly oil the grate. Grill patties for about 4 minutes per side. Place provolone slices on the patties; continue to cook until cheese melts. Place ciabatta rolls on the grill and cook until browned to your liking, 2 to 3 minutes.
- Mix mayonnaise and pesto in a small bowl until thoroughly combined. Spread onto the rolls. Place the turkey patties on the rolls and top with sliced red onion and lettuce.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 579.3 calories, Carbohydrate 34.3 g, Cholesterol 111.2 mg, Fat 32.8 g, Fiber 2.5 g, Protein 37.1 g, SaturatedFat 10.2 g, Sodium 1965.3 mg, Sugar 1.5 g
BEST HAMBURGER EVER
These burgers are the best on the grill in the summertime. Jam-packed with all kinds of stuff, and no tasteless bread crumbs!
Provided by UNIVSTUDENT
Categories Main Dish Recipes Burger Recipes 100+ Hamburger Recipes
Time 30m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Preheat a grill for high heat.
- In a large bowl, mix together the ground beef, onion, cheese, soy sauce, Worcestershire sauce, egg, onion soup mix, garlic, garlic powder, parsley, basil, oregano, rosemary, salt, and pepper. Form into 4 patties.
- Grill patties for 5 minutes per side on the hot grill, or until well done. Serve on buns with your favorite condiments.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 444.5 calories, Carbohydrate 8.8 g, Cholesterol 173.6 mg, Fat 27.5 g, Fiber 1.2 g, Protein 39 g, SaturatedFat 11.9 g, Sodium 966.9 mg, Sugar 1.8 g
ITALIAN TURKEY BURGERS
Seasoned with oregano and Parmesan cheese, these plump burgers are a delicious change-of-pace entree. I like to serve them on crusty Italian bread with warmed spaghetti sauce, but you can also use hamburger buns. -Mary Tallman, Arbor Vitae, Wisconsin
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch
Time 30m
Yield 4 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- In a large bowl, combine the first 6 ingredients. Crumble turkey over mixture and mix well. Shape into four 3/4-in.-thick oval-shaped patties. , Grill patties on an oiled rack, uncovered, over medium heat or broil 4 in. from the heat on each side until a thermometer reaches 165° and juices run clear, 6-8 minutes. , Place a patty on each of 4 slices of bread. Drizzle with spaghetti sauce; top with remaining bread.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 306 calories, Fat 12g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 92mg cholesterol, Sodium 680mg sodium, Carbohydrate 24g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 25g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
SPICY CHICKEN BURGER RECIPE BY TASTY
Here's what you need: sour cream, Frank's Red Hot® Sauce, lime, lime, kosher salt, ground chicken, red bell pepper, Frank's RedHot® Sauce, garlic powder, onion powder, kosher salt, canola oil, pepper jack cheese, brioche burger buns, butter lettuce leaf, avocado, pickled chily
Provided by Tasty
Categories Lunch
Time 30m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 17
Steps:
- Make the Frank's® Red Hot lime crema: In a small bowl, whisk together the sour cream, Frank's® Red Hot Sauce, lime juice and zest, and salt. Set aside. Crema can be made up to a week in advance, stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator
- In a large bowl, combine the ground chicken, fresno chiles, Frank's RedHot® Sauce, salt, garlic powder, and onion powder and mix gently with your hands until just combined. Divide the mixture into 4 even portions, then shape into 4-inch (10 cm) patties using wet hands to make it easier to shape.
- Heat a 12-inch (30 cm) cast iron skillet over medium heat. When the skillet is hot, add the canola oil. When the oil starts to shimmer, add the chicken patties and cook until the bottom is golden brown and the bottom ⅓ of the patty looks cooked with a white hue, about 5 minutes. Flip the patties and add a slice of pepper Jack cheese. Reduce heat to low and continue to cook until the internal temperature of the center of the patties reaches 165°F (75°C), about 5 more minutes .
- Assemble the burgers: Spread Frank's® Red Hot lime crema on both sides of each bun. Place a lettuce on each bottom bun, then top with the patties, avocado, and pickled fresnos. Top with the top bun and serve immediately.
- Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 758 calories, Carbohydrate 52 grams, Fat 43 grams, Fiber 5 grams, Protein 41 grams, Sugar 9 grams
ITALIAN CHICKEN BURGERS
Tasty chicken burgers. Great on the grill. Can be pan fried or even baked (for those winter nights when it's too cold to grill outside!)
Provided by C and Ds Mommy
Categories < 30 Mins
Time 20m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Combine all ingredients until well blended.
- Form into patties.
- Grill or cook until juices no longer pink inside.
- When I have these on a bun, I use pasta or pizza sauce as a condiment instead of the usual burger toppings.
BLACK BEAN BURGERS RECIPE BY TASTY
Whether you're vegetarian or not, this black bean burger recipe will hit every spot. Made with black beans, oats, onion, and carrots, and spiced up with cumin, coriander, and cayenne, this burger is so good you'll wonder whether you ever want to go back to the carnivore version. Cook the patties on a pan covered in cooking spray, or use a slightly more generous pour of cooking oil for a crispier finish.
Provided by Tasty
Categories Dinner
Time 15m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Heat one tablespoon of olive oil in a pan. Combine onions, garlic, salt, and pepper and cook until onions are translucent.
- Add carrots, cumin, coriander, chili powder, and cayenne pepper until carrots are tender. Remove pan from heat.
- In a bowl, mash the beans and then add the contents of the pan along with the soy sauce and quick oats.
- Mix and form four patties. Place in freezer for 30 minutes to set.
- Cook patties on a pan coated in cooking spray over medium heat, flipping halfway.
- Use patties to create your dream veggie burger.
- Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 533 calories, Carbohydrate 93 grams, Fat 8 grams, Fiber 18 grams, Protein 22 grams, Sugar 9 grams
ITALIAN SKILLET BURGERS
This is a weeknight favorite in our family. Very tasty, very hearty, and very easy to prepare. Serve with garlic bread and salad for a complete meal.
Provided by AngelaTN
Categories One Dish Meal
Time 25m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Mix together beef, breadcrumbs, oregano, parmesan cheese, onion, garlic, salt, pepper and egg.
- Form mixture into 4 patties.
- Brown in skillet approximately 2 minutes on each side, until browned.
- Mix together tomato sauce and italian seasoning.
- Pour over patties.
- Reduce heat, cover and simmer for 20 minutes.
- Serve over hot cooked spaghetti.
- Garnish with parmesan cheese, if desired.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 309.2, Fat 14.4, SaturatedFat 5.8, Cholesterol 123.6, Sodium 1200.6, Carbohydrate 15.3, Fiber 2.4, Sugar 5.7, Protein 28.9
TASTY TUNA BURGERS
These tuna burgers are so delicious. My husband is a very fussy eater, and he loves these. Enjoy!
Provided by MARBALET
Categories Appetizers and Snacks Seafood Fish Cake Recipes
Time 30m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- Combine tuna, egg, bread crumbs, onion, celery, red bell pepper, mayonnaise, hot chili sauce, chili sauce, dill, salt, pepper, hot pepper sauce and Worcestershire sauce. Mix well. Shape into 4 patties (mixture will be very soft and delicate). Refrigerate for 30 minutes to make the patties easier to handle, if desired.
- Coat a non-stick skillet with cooking spray; fry tuna patties for about 3 to 4 minutes per side, or until cooked through. These are fragile, so be careful when turning them.
- Serve on buns with tomato slices and lettuce leaves, if desired.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 353.1 calories, Carbohydrate 36.6 g, Cholesterol 61.3 mg, Fat 15.6 g, Fiber 3 g, Protein 16.4 g, SaturatedFat 2.8 g, Sodium 779 mg, Sugar 3.3 g
GRILLED ITALIAN BURGERS
This great variation on grilled burgers is a bit on the Italian side!
Provided by SHELKINS
Categories World Cuisine Recipes Asian Indian
Time 17m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Preheat an outdoor grill for medium-high heat and lightly oil grate.
- Combine the beef, capers, eggs, olives, garlic powder, oregano, feta cheese, and bread crumbs in a bowl. Divide and form the mixture into 4 patties.
- Cook burgers on preheated grill about 6 minutes, turning once, to an internal temperature of 160 degrees F (70 degrees C), or to desired doneness.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 615.4 calories, Carbohydrate 25.5 g, Cholesterol 217.5 mg, Fat 42.8 g, Fiber 2.3 g, Protein 31.1 g, SaturatedFat 18.3 g, Sodium 904.2 mg, Sugar 4.2 g
JUICIEST HAMBURGERS EVER
No more dry, lackluster burgers. These are juicy, and spices can be easily added or changed to suit anyone's taste. Baste frequently with your favorite barbeque sauce. If you find the meat mixture too mushy, just add more bread crumbs until it forms patties that hold their shape.
Provided by Jane
Categories Main Dish Recipes Burger Recipes 100+ Hamburger Recipes
Time 35m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Preheat grill for high heat.
- In a large bowl, mix the ground beef, egg, bread crumbs, evaporated milk, Worcestershire sauce, cayenne pepper, and garlic using your hands. Form the mixture into 8 hamburger patties.
- Lightly oil the grill grate. Grill patties 5 minutes per side, or until well done.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 288.1 calories, Carbohydrate 9.1 g, Cholesterol 95.5 mg, Fat 17.8 g, Fiber 0.5 g, Protein 21.5 g, SaturatedFat 7 g, Sodium 196.3 mg, Sugar 1.7 g
HOMEMADE BIG MASSIVE BURGER RECIPE BY TASTY
Here's what you need: ground beef, salt, pepper, burger buns, american cheese, mayonnaise, gherkin, white vinegar, yellow mustard, garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, white pepper, onion, lettuce, gherkin
Provided by Evelyn Liu
Categories Dinner
Time 30m
Yield 1 burger
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- Roll half of the beef mince into a ball and pat it down until a finger thick, bigger than palm size patty. Repeat with remaining beef.
- Fry both patties with salt and pepper for 2 and a half minutes a side. Add 1 cheese single to one of the patties.
- Toast the burger buns on a dry pan on medium heat until one of the sides is golden brown.
- Mix all the sauce ingredients and set aside.
- Time to build this bad boy! Spread burger sauce on a bun, sprinkle diced onion, shredded lettuce, place the patty with cheese, place another slice of bun.
- Then more sauce, more onion, shredded lettuce, gherkin slices, another patty, and the last slice of bun!
- Dig in and get lovin' it!
- Nutrition Calories: 1774 Fat: 131 grams Carbs: 69 grams Fiber: 7 grams Sugars: 17 grams Protein: 74 grams
- Enjoy!
Tips:
- Choose high-quality ground beef: Opt for ground chuck or sirloin for a juicy and flavorful burger.
- Season the beef well: Use a combination of salt, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, and Italian seasoning for a classic Italian flavor.
- Form the burgers gently: Overworking the beef can make the burgers tough. Handle the meat gently and form it into patties that are about 4 inches in diameter and 3/4 inch thick.
- Use a hot grill or pan: This will help to create a nice crust on the outside of the burgers while keeping the inside juicy.
- Cook the burgers to your desired doneness: For a medium-rare burger, cook for about 3-4 minutes per side. For a medium burger, cook for about 4-5 minutes per side. And for a well-done burger, cook for about 6-7 minutes per side.
- Top the burgers with your favorite toppings: Some classic Italian toppings include mozzarella cheese, tomato sauce, basil, and arugula.
Conclusion:
With its juicy beef patties, flavorful Italian seasonings, and classic toppings, the Italian burger is a delicious and satisfying meal. Whether you're cooking it on the grill or in a pan, this burger is sure to be a hit with your family and friends. So fire up the grill or heat up the pan and get ready to enjoy this tasty Italian treat!
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