Italian Pesto Burger Burgers

Ingredients

• 1 lb. lean ground beef
• 2 tsp. dried basil leaves
• 1/2 tsp. garlic powder
• 1 tsp. salt
• 1/2 tsp. black pepper
• 1 loaf focaccia bread
• 1 jar roasted red bell peppers, drained
• 4 slices mozzarella cheese
• 1/4 cup mayonnaise
• 1/4 cup prepared pesto sauce

Instructions

Combine the ground beef, basil, garlic, salt and pepper. Mix lightly and form into 4 equal patties, 3/4-inch thick.

Grill over medium heat or medium coals to internal temperature of 160°F .

Meanwhile, combine mayonnaise and prepared pesto sauce and set aside.

Cut focaccia bread into 4 pieces and split each in half horizontally. Spread each cut side of the bread with 1 Tbsp. of the mayonnaise/pesto mixture.

Top each hamburger patty with a slice of cheese during the last minute of grilling. Top with one fourth of the roasted red peppers and serve on the prepared focaccia bread.