Bobby Flay's Trattoria Burger

Photo: lynn tabor

Ingredients

1 1/2 pounds ground beef

Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper

1 1/2 tablespoons canola oil

8 ounces fresh mozzarella, cut into 8 slices

4 hamburger buns, split and toasted, if desired

4 slices ripe beefsteak tomatoes

8 fresh basil leaves, washed and dried

8 teaspoons balsamic vinegar

4 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil

Preparation

Divide meat into 4 equal portions and form each into 3/4-inch thick patties. Make a thumb impression in center of each. Season both sides with salt and pepper.

Cook the burgers, using caola oil and topping each one with 2 slices of cheese and a basting cover during last minute of cooking. (I just grilled the burgers)

Place a burger on the bottom half of each bun. Top with 1 slice of tomato and 2 basil leaves. Drizzle each burger with 2 teaspoons of balsamic vinegar and 1 teaspoon of olive oil. Cover with bun tops and serve immediately.

I served them with Lays Tomato Basil chips