Juicy Italian burgers made with a mix of ground beef, spicy Italian sausage, roasted red peppers and parmesan cheese. These burgers are bursting with flavor!
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Italian Burgers Recipe
I love a summer time meal that I don’t have to cook indoors. That means a cookout for me! But sometimes I want to shake up the classic homemade hamburger recipe and make a fun variation. Queue these Italian burgers. They are so good and will definitely be on repeat this summer!
Some simple Italian ingredients are all it takes to put these burgers together in under 20 minutes. I started with ground beef and mixed in spicy Italian sausage for flavor. Parmesan cheese and chopped roasted red peppers are gently mixed into the meat to balance theat and even my kids loved them!
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Forming the Patties
The patties are big not small like cheeseburger sliders! They fit perfectly on a brioche bun or homemade hamburger bun, even after a little shrinking on the grill.
To make the patties, mix together the beef, Italian sausage, roasted red bell peppers, salt and Parmesan cheese. You could even add in a pinch of Italian seasoning for a little extra flavor. Mix with your hands just until combined. You don’t want to over mix or else your burgers will be dry.
I used about 2/3 cup of meat mixture for each patty. Flatten to about 1 inch thick. Then use your thumb to make an indent in the center of the burger so it doesn’t bulge and stays flat.
How to Grill Italian Burgers
Once you’ve formed the patties, it’s time to fire up the grill. If it’s inclement weather, follow direction for my baked hamburgers.
- Preheat the grill to medium-high.
- Place burgers on the grill and cook just until cooked through, about 6 minutes (flipping halfway). They will be done when the outsides are charred and the internal juices run clear.
- Add mozzarella cheese slices on top if desired. Grill until the cheese melts, then turn off the heat and begin assembling the hamburgers.
Ways to Serve
- On a brioche bun with your favorite toppings.
- Swap the bun for romaine, red leaf of iceberg lettuce to make a bunless lettuce wrap burger.
- Over a bed of mixed greens with a drizzle of balsamic dressing or an easy vinaigrette.
Favorite Toppings
The burgers are so flavorful that you really don’t need many other condiments or toppings. Below are some extras to add on to make them even more divine.
- lettuce or arugula
- tomato
- sliced mozzarella
- caramelized onions
- fresh basil or basil pesto
- spoonful of marinara sauce
You may also love these other burger variations from burger in a bowl to cheeseburger casserole.
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Italian Burger Recipe
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground beef
- 4 ounces spicy Italian sausage , casings removed
- ¼ cup chopped roasted red bell peppers
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 2 Tablespoons grated Parmesan
For serving: brioche buns, fresh sliced mozzarella, tomatoes, basil, lettuce or arugula, caramelized onions
Instructions
- Combine one pound ground beef, 4 spicy Italian sausage, 1/4 cup bell peppers, 1/2 teaspoon salt and 2 Tablespoons Parmesan and mix together, being careful not to overmix.
- Heat grill to medium-high heat. While grill heats, form mixture into 4 patties, using about 2/3 cup of meat mixture for each. Press to 3/4 to 1 inch thick.
- Grill, turning once, until just cooked through, about 6 minutes total. Top with mozzarella cheese slices if desired. Grill until cheese has melted and then turn off heat.
- Serve on a brioche bun with sliced tomato, lettuce and caramelized onions if desired. Alternately, you could serve the burgers over a salad or in a lettuce wrap.
Last step: Please leave a comment and rating after you make the recipe.
Nutrition
Nutrition provided is an estimate. It will vary based on specific ingredients used.
Recipe contributed by Tara from Tara Teaspoon for I Heart Naptime.
Sarah
These were so good! A great change from the normal burger. Added some Italian seasoning which worked great.
Beth
These burgers are so delicious and tasty! My son loves them! Saved for later! Can’t wait to make them again!
Jane Saunders
Great tip for pressing burgers the burgers – I’ve always struggled in the past with mine pulling up in the middle. Super yummy burgers too – thanks for this idea.
Kristie
These look amazing! I’m going to have to add them to my monthly dinner menu next month!