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Balsamic Glazed Burgers

published: September 14th 2009
source: Lesa Jackson

2 pounds ground chuck
1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
1 ½ teaspoons kosher salt
1 teaspoon fresh ground pepper
1 teaspoon granulated garlic
Shredded red leaf lettuce
Diced sweet onion
1 round loaf Italian bread
¼ cup olive oil

Balsamic Reduction:
¼ cup balsamic vinegar
¼ cup Worcestershire sauce
1 teaspoon steak seasoning

Basil Mayonnaise:
¾ cup mayonnaise
½ teaspoon kosher salt
¼ teaspoon fresh ground pepper
½ teaspoon cider vinegar
½ cup basil leaves

Burgers: Combine first five ingredients, tossing lightly with a fork. Form into six patties, depressing the center of each patty to keep from drawing up. If not using immediately, store I fridge overnight. Shred lettuce and chop sweet onion. Slice bread in half and then slice into equal portions, about 1 inch thick. Place bread slices on a large baking sheet and brush each half with olive oil. Preheat grill to medium high heat. Add vinegar, Worcestershire sauce and steak seasoning to a small nonstick sauce pot. Bring to a boil, reduce heat and simmer until reduced to syrup, 0 to 15 minutes, until reduced at least by on half.

Basil Mayonnaise: Combine all ingredients in a mini food chopper and pulse until well combined.

Cooking: Grill burger on each side for 8 to 10 minutes. Place cooked burgers on a baking sheet and brush each side with balsamic reduction. Grill bread slices on each side about 3 minutes. Place each burger on one slice of bread. Spread other slice with basil mayonnaise. Top each burger with lettuce, onion and a bread slice with basil mayonnaise.