Caprese Polenta Burger (Small Plates, Big Taste)
Serves: 5
Santiago Howell
1 January 1970
Based on User reviews:
47
Spice
44
Sweetness
57
Sourness
44
mins
Prep time (avg)
5.9
Difficulty
Ingredients:
2 cup
Balsamic Vinegar680 g
Ground Beef2 tbsps
Olive Oil1
Salt2 medium
Tomatoes (cut into 4 slices each)Directions:
1
Preheat charcoal grill to medium heat
2
Bring vinegar to a boil in a 2-quart saucepan
3
Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, 9 to 10 minutes or until reduced to 1/3 cup
4
Set aside
5
Meanwhile lightly shape ground beef into eight 1/2-inch-thick patties
6
Brush polenta slices with oil
7
Place patties in center of grill over medium, ash-covered coals and arrange the polenta around the patties
8
Grill patties and polenta, uncovered, 11 to 12 minutes or until patties are medium (160 degrees F) doneness, not pink in center and juices show no pink color and polenta is heated through, turning once and basting patties with 2 tablespoons reduced vinegar after turning
9
Season burgers with salt and pepper, to taste
10
For each serving, layer 1 each polenta slice, burger, mozzarella slice and tomato slice
11
Drizzle with remaining vinegar and sprinkle with basil, as desired