Italian Meatball Burgers

Health score
6%
Italian Meatball Burgers
29 min.
6
430kcal

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Get ready to elevate your lunch or dinner game with these delicious Italian Meatball Burgers! In just 29 minutes, you can whip up a mouthwatering meal that serves six, making it perfect for family gatherings or casual get-togethers with friends. These burgers are not your average patties; they combine the rich flavors of ground sirloin and sweet turkey Italian sausage, seasoned to perfection with fresh herbs like basil and oregano.

Imagine biting into a juicy burger topped with melted provolone cheese and a dollop of lower-sodium marinara sauce, all nestled in a warm, rosemary-infused ciabatta roll. The combination of textures and flavors will transport your taste buds straight to Italy! Plus, with only 430 calories per serving, you can indulge without the guilt.

Whether you're grilling outdoors or cooking indoors, this recipe is versatile and easy to follow. It's a fantastic way to bring a taste of Italian cuisine to your table, and the best part? You can customize it to suit your preferences. So, gather your ingredients, fire up the grill, and get ready to impress your loved ones with these delightful Italian Meatball Burgers!

Ingredients

  • large basil 
  • ounce ciabatta rolls frozen with rosemary and olive oil
  • 0.5 teaspoon fennel seeds crushed
  • tablespoon basil fresh chopped
  • 0.1 teaspoon garlic powder 
  • pound ground sirloin 
  • ounces ground sausage sweet italian
  • tablespoons tomatoes 
  • teaspoons oregano fresh chopped
  • ounces provolone cheese shredded
  • 0.3 teaspoon salt 

Equipment

  • bowl
  • oven
  • grill
  • kitchen thermometer

Directions

  1. Preheat grill to medium-high heat.
  2. Bake rolls according to package directions. Split rolls.
  3. Remove casings from sausage.
  4. Combine sausage, chopped basil, and next 5 ingredients (through ground sirloin) in a medium bowl. Divide beef mixture into 6 equal portions with moist hands, shaping each into a 1/2-inch-thick patty. Press thumb in center of each patty, leaving a nickel-sized indentation.
  5. Place patties on grill rack coated with cooking spray; grill 6 minutes. Turn patties over; grill 2 minutes.
  6. Sprinkle cheese evenly over patties, and grill 6 minutes or until a thermometer registers 16
  7. Remove from grill; let stand 5 minutes.
  8. Place 1 basil leaf on bottom half of each roll; top each with 1 patty, 1 tablespoon marinara sauce, and roll top.

Nutrition Facts

Calories430kcal
Protein24.25%
Fat55.24%
Carbs20.51%

Properties

Glycemic Index
41.67
Glycemic Load
0.4
Inflammation Score
-6
Nutrition Score
12.323478224485%

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:430.19kcal
21.51%
Fat:26.1g
40.15%
Saturated Fat:10.5g
65.61%
Carbohydrates:21.8g
7.27%
Net Carbohydrates:20.74g
7.54%
Sugar:0.62g
0.69%
Cholesterol:86.65mg
28.89%
Sodium:771.65mg
33.55%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:25.77g
51.55%
Vitamin B12:2.12µg
35.37%
Selenium:22.83µg
32.61%
Zinc:4.43mg
29.56%
Vitamin B3:4.95mg
24.77%
Phosphorus:236.34mg
23.63%
Vitamin B6:0.41mg
20.32%
Vitamin B1:0.25mg
16.95%
Iron:2.52mg
14.02%
Vitamin B2:0.22mg
13.13%
Potassium:390.39mg
11.15%
Calcium:105.73mg
10.57%
Vitamin K:8.8µg
8.38%
Vitamin B5:0.71mg
7.07%
Magnesium:26.76mg
6.69%
Copper:0.11mg
5.49%
Manganese:0.1mg
5%
Vitamin E:0.65mg
4.3%
Fiber:1.06g
4.24%
Vitamin A:198.36IU
3.97%
Folate:11.96µg
2.99%
Vitamin C:1.99mg
2.41%
Source:My Recipes