A close-up of two burgers made of white bun with sesame seeds, beef patty, red onion rings, tomato slice, mozzarella cheese and green leaves

Italian burgers

Nutrition know-how

Calories (kcal) per serve Fat (g) per serve
409 28

Ingredients

170 grams minced beef
115 grams sweet Italian sausage (removing casing)
2 tablespoons onion, chopped
0.5 teaspoon Italian herb seasoning
4 slices mozzarella cheese
1 tablespoon olive oil
4 hamburger buns
55 grams warm pizza or pasta sauce
4 slices fresh tomato
4 slices cos lettuce
4 slices canned beetroot (optional)

Directions

  • Prepare barbecue grill.
  • Combine beef, sausage, onion and seasoning in a bowl. Form into 4 patties about 1-inch thick.
  • Grill patties for about 6 minutes per side, until cooked through.
  • Top each patty with 1 slice of mozzarella shortly before removing it from the grill.
  • Brush olive oil on the inside of each hamburger bun and lightly toast on grill until golden.
  • Spread some of the warm sauce on each hamburger bun and optionally add 1 slice of beetroot, lettuce and tomato, then place a burger on the bun.

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These recipes should be used in consultation with the advice from your healthcare provider or nutritionist to help fulfil your daily nutritional needs. They are not designed to replace their advice.