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Chicago-Style Italian Burgers
Chicago-Style Italian Burgers are zesty, sizzling burgers topped with melty cheese and tangy pickled peppers. This is no basic burger recipe!
Servings 4
Calories 514kcal
Ingredients
- 1 lb ground beef
- 2 oz prosciutto chopped
- 1/3 cup Chicago-Style Giardiniera well drained, plus more for topping
- 3/4 Tablespoon Italian Seasoning Blend see below
- 4 slices provolone cheese
- 4 buns
- Jarred banana peppers for topping
For the Italian Seasoning Blend:
- 1/2 Tablespoon dried oregano
- 3/4 teaspoon garlic salt
- 3/4 teaspoon onion powder
- 3/4 teaspoon dried parsley
- 3/4 teaspoon sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon dried basil
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
- pinch dried thyme
- pinch celery seed
Instructions
For the Italian Seasoning:
- Combine all ingredients in a jar or small bowl then shake or stir to combine. NOTE: you will NOT use all of the blend in this recipe.
For the burgers:
- Preheat grill on high heat for at least 10 minutes (I like to let my grill get to 400-450 degrees.) Meanwhile, add ground beef, prosciutto, giardiniera, and 3/4 Tablespoon of the homemade Italian Seasoning Blend to a large bowl then mix with your hands to combine and shape into 4 patties. Turn heat down to medium-high then add patties and cook for 3-4 minutes a side with the lid closed, or until burgers reach your preferred level of doneness.
- Place cheese slices on top then close grill lid until melted. Transfer cheeseburgers onto buns then top with more giardiniera and banana peppers, and then serve.
Notes
- Use the leftover Italian Seasoning Blend to season chicken or roasted vegetables.
- Look for Chicago-Style Giardiniera near the pickles and olives at your grocery store.
Nutrition
Calories: 514kcal | Carbohydrates: 50g | Protein: 34g | Fat: 26g | Saturated Fat: 9g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Trans Fat: 0.4g | Cholesterol: 93mg | Sodium: 1160mg | Potassium: 458mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 188IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 187mg | Iron: 4mg