Italian Meatball Burger

The Italian Meatball Burger combines the rich flavors of Italian cuisine with the classic American burger, featuring gluten-free meatballs packed with herbs and spices, topped with marinara sauce and melted mozzarella. This delicious fusion is perfect for a hearty meal that satisfies cravings for both Italian and American comfort food.

Ingredients

• Ground beef - 250 grams
• Ground pork - 250 grams
• Gluten-free breadcrumbs - 1/2 cup
• Parmesan cheese, grated - 30 grams
• Fresh parsley, chopped - 2 tablespoons
• Garlic, minced - 2 cloves
• Egg - 1 large
• Salt - 1 teaspoon
• Black pepper - 1/2 teaspoon
• Dried oregano - 1 teaspoon
• Dried basil - 1 teaspoon
• Olive oil - 1 tablespoon
• Marinara sauce - 1/2 cup
• Mozzarella cheese, sliced - 2 slices
• Gluten-free hamburger buns - 2
• Fresh basil leaves - for garnish

Steps

1. In a large bowl, combine ground beef, ground pork, gluten-free breadcrumbs, grated Parmesan cheese, chopped parsley, minced garlic, egg, salt, black pepper, dried oregano, and dried basil. Mix until well combined.
2. Form the mixture into two large patties, about 2-3 cm thick.
3. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Cook the patties for about 6-7 minutes on each side, or until they are browned and cooked through.
4. During the last minute of cooking, spoon marinara sauce over each patty and top with a slice of mozzarella cheese. Cover the skillet to melt the cheese.
5. To assemble, place each meatball patty on a gluten-free hamburger bun. Top with additional marinara sauce and fresh basil leaves, then close the burger.
6. Serve immediately with your favorite sides.

Nutrition

• Calories: 580
• Protein: 40 g
• Carbs: 38 g
• Fiber: 2 g
• Sugar: 6 g
• Sodium: 1100 mg
• Cholesterol: 120 mg
• Total Fat: 30 g
• Saturated Fat: 12 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
• Water: 0.5 L

Health Benefits

• Rich in protein from meat, supporting muscle health.
• Contains herbs and spices that may have anti-inflammatory properties.

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