Burrata Burger

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 pounds 85% lean ground beef
  
• salt and pepper
  
• 4 large hamburger buns, insides brushed with butter and lightly toasted on the grill
  
• 4 leaves of green leaf lettuce, washed and dried
  
• 1 ball burrata, cut into 8 slices, drizzled with olive oil if desired
  
• 1/4 cup basil emulsion or pesto
  
• 4 slices beefsteak tomato
  
• fresh basil leaves
  

Directions

1. Heat grill or ridged grill pan to medium-high. Lightly toast your buns. Have all your burger ingredients ready for assembly on your counter or table, except for beef.
2. Form ground beef into 4 patties. Don't pack the meat, or handle it too much. Use a light hand for the best juicy burger results. Season with salt and pepper. Grill for 4 to 5 minutes per side, or to your taste.
3. Place one lettuce leaf on bottom bun, trimmed to fit.
4. Place burger on next.
5. Top with two slices of burrata.
6. Next, a schmear or drizzle of basil emulsion/pesto…
7. Followed by a slice of tomato…
8. And a basil leaf or two or three.
9. Maybe a little more basil emulsion/pesto on inside of top bun, if you like. Close it up. Grab a bunch of napkins - it might get messy. Buon appetito!