Napa Valley Basil-Smoked Burgers

Napa Valley Basil-Smoked Burgers

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This gourmet burger was the first ever winner in the Build a Better Burger contest!

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Cooking tools:

  • Grill
  • Grill rack
  • Mixing bowl
  • Measuring cup
  • Measuring spoon
  • Chef's knife
  • Cutting board
  • Pastry brush
  • Spoon
  • Spatula
  • Tongs
  • Aluminum foil
  • Plate
  • Serving platter
  • Cover
  • Paper towel
  • Kitchen scale

Ingredients

  • ⅔ cup mayonnaise
  • 2 tablespoons prepared basil pesto
  • 2 pounds ground sirloin
  • ¼ cup Zinfandel
  • ¼ cup lightly packed minced fresh basil
  • ¼ cup minced red onion
  • ¼ cup fresh Italian bread crumbs
  • 8 sun-dried tomatoes packed in olive oil, finely chopped
  • 2 teaspoons garlic salt
  • Vegetable oil, for brushing on the grill rack
  • 8 large fresh basil sprigs, moistened with water, for grilling
  • 6 large seeded sandwich rolls, split
  • 6 slices Monterey Jack cheese
  • 6 red leaf lettuce leaves
  • 6 (1/4-inch-thick) large tomato slices
  • 6 paper-thin red onion slices, separated into rings
  • 6 fresh basil sprigs, for serving

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