Juicy Hamburgers

These burgers are the best just bursting with Juicy Italian flavors in them with our topping suggestions they are just over-the-top gourmet style burgers and so easy to make!


There are several cooking methods for these burgers anywhere from old-fashioned pan-fried to the modern-day air frying methods.


A thick layer of melted cheese, marinara sauce and Italian herbs are just a few reasons this is the tastiest burger on the planet!


The burger is so flavorful you can even dress it up as the American Classic burger also for all our traditional style burger fans out there or just make our Stuffed American Cheese Burger Recipe.


When I was little we had these at least once a week and I always looked forward to them.


I was never a fan of meat of any kind as a kid, then as I grew up these burgers were my favorite and I treasure the memories made with my family.


They're truly one of the best burgers on the planet, at least to me!


The homemade ciabatta bread rolls are pillow soft and make a big difference giving this Italian burger the "wow" factor!

Juicy Burgers in an Italian Household

All food no matter what it was turned Italian in our household.


Grandma from Rome, Italy at 17 years old came to America and mom's family from Bari, Italy, Italianized it!


These are the perfect example of how they transformed hamburgers into a delicious Italian juicy burger, the best ever!


Of course, you will also need to make Italian Style French Fries of Dad's Home Fries, or try Grandma's favorite Salt and Vinegar Potatoes, for a side dish!

Pick your own toppings (set up a serving station)

• sauteed mushrooms,
• any kinds of peppers, onions, raw onions, peppers, mushrooms
• sliced tomato
• fresh tomatoes pureed
• more marinara sauce
• chopped crinkled black olives
• mayonnaise, mustard, ketchup(for the classic style)
• thick-sliced provolone, mozzarella, or another kind you prefer
• pickles
• bean salad
• romaine lettuce, arugula, butter, or iceberg chopped
• hard-boiled or fried eggs
• pepperoni, capicola or a slice of soppressata
• crispy bacon, prosciutto, or cooked pancetta
• Italian cooked sliced sausage, peppers, and onions all together
• red pepper flakes and grated Pecorino Romano cheese for garnishing

Tools

1. measuring cups
2. knife
3. chopping board
4. iron skillet or griddle
5. a hamburger press is optional
6. saucepan
7. use a cupcake tin for condiments

Italian Style Ingredients (scroll down to the recipe card for the exact measurements)

• Ground chuck or sirloin
• Italian bread crumbs
• Eggs
• Italian fresh herbs or seasonings
• Garlic
• Wine
• Cheese
• Olive oil
• Rolls
•  Marinara sauce
• Homemade ciabatta bread rolls,
• see Topping Suggestions

Cooking Methods

1. air fryer: set the air fryer to 400 degrees on an oil-sprayed basket see meat chart for cooking times
2. grilled: oil spray the grates, heat the grill to medium heat, and grill to desired doneness
3. oven: bake at 400 degrees for around 20 minutes in a cast iron gridded skillet sprayed with cooking oil
4. pan-fried: melt a little butter or add olive oil to a cast-iron gridded skillet on medium heat and fry to desired doneness

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Grilling Burgers!

Summer is so much fun for many good foods and this is one to keep on your list.


Whether it's a camping trip and using your skillet, outdoor gas grill or oven-baked, these hamburgers will be flavorful and keep summer alive all year long!


Growing up where it snows and colder weather, summer foods were a treat when summer arrived.


Making Grandma's style burgers kept those warmer days in mind while they were even baking in the oven until we had the chance to cook outdoors again.

Best Italian Juicy Hamburgers

Yield: 6

Author: Claudia Lamascolo

Prep time: 15 MinCook time: 12 MinTotal time: 27 Min

Italian seasoned burgers with the addition of Merlot wine, marinara and mozzarella cheese is one of the best-tasting burgers even over the American style!

Ingredients

• 2 pounds Ground Chuck or ground sirloin
• 1 egg
• 1/4 cup Italian seasoned bread crumbs
• 1 teaspoon Italian dry seasoning
• 1/4 cup Merlot wine or Cabernet
• 3 tablespoon Romano grated cheese
• 1 teaspoon granulated garlic
• 1 clove garlic minced fine
• 3 tablespoons fresh parsley chopped
• 2 tablespoons marinara sauce
• 3 tablespoons olive oil
• For the rolls:
• Ciabatta rolls, French Rolls, Italian thickly sliced breads or Hard Rolls
• Minced fresh garlic
• olive oil
• salt pepper to taste
• pinch of red pepper flakes
• Topping Suggestions:
• sauteed mushrooms,
• any kinds of peppers, onions, raw onions, peppers, mushrooms
• sliced tomato
• fresh tomatoes pureed
• more marinara sauce
• chopped crinkled black olives
• mayonnaise, mustard, ketchup(for the classic style)
• thick-sliced provolone, mozzarella, or another kind you prefer
• pickles
• bean salad
• romaine lettuce, arugula, butter, or iceberg chopped
• hard-boiled or fried eggs
• pepperoni, capicola or a slice of soppressata
• crispy bacon, prosciutto, or cooked pancetta
• Italian cooked sliced sausage, peppers, and onions all together
• red pepper flakes and grated Pecorino Romano cheese for garnishing

Instructions

1. In a large bowl mix all ingredients together with your hands until is evenly blended.
2. Shape into square patties.
3. Grandma's version:
4. Heat a small amount of butter or oil in a cast-iron skillet.
5. Add two slivered pieces of fresh garlic. 
6. Saute the burgers in the garlic and oil until cooked.
7. If the garlic browns too fast take it out, it's just there to flavor the oil.
8. In the meantime, cut the rolls you're using in half, brush with olive oil, a little on each side with minced garlic. 
9. Broil or grill until toasted.
10. When burgers are cooked place the cheese on top to melt them.
11. Put lettuce first on the bun, burger with cheese, top with tomato. Garnish with marinara sauce or condiments of choice.
12. More Cooking Methods:
13. air fryer: set the air fryer to 400 degrees on an oil sprayed basket see meat chart for cooking times
14. grilled: oil spray the grates, heat the grill to medium heat, and grill to desired doneness
15. oven: bake at 400 degrees for around 20 minutes in a cast iron gridded skillet sprayed with cooking oil
16. pan-fried: melt a little butter or add olive oil to a cast-iron gridded skillet on medium heat and fry to desired doneness

Calories

1050.01

Fat (grams)

66.02

Sat. Fat (grams)

22.81

Carbs (grams)

37.82

Fiber (grams)

4.88

Net carbs

32.94

Sugar (grams)

11.62

Protein (grams)

68.15

Sodium (milligrams)

1722.17

Cholesterol (grams)

300.96

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