Taste of Tuscany Burger with a Hint of Mint

Pairs well with:

Chardonnay

Reach for our Chardonnay when you’re in the mood for a rich and creamy wine that delights with the fruity flair of pear, apple, and peach.

Ingredients

1 1/2 pounds ground chuck
1 teaspoon salt
5 slices of bacon chopped
2 cloves minced garlic
1/4 cup Sutter Home chardonnay
2 tablespoons chopped fresh rosemary
8 fresh large sage leaves chopped
2 teaspoons cracked black pepper
2 teaspoons Colavita extra virgin olive oil
3 medium sized zucchini
1/4 cup Colavita extra virgin olive oil
1 teaspoon
1/2 teaspoon minced garlic
2 tablespoons chopped fresh mint leaves
4 teaspoons Colavita extra virgin olive oil
2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
1/2 cup light mayonnaise
6 good-quality soft wheat hamburger buns, split

 

Instructions

Prepare Patties: Combine ground chuck and salt in a large bowl, set aside. In a small food processor, combine bacon, garlic, chardonnay, rosemary, sage, pepper and olive oil. Pulse in food processor for 15 seconds, use a knife to scrape sides and stir mixture, and pulse for 15 more seconds. Put mixture from food processor in bowl with ground chuck and use hands to combine all ingredients. Divide mixture into 6 equal portions and shape into 6 patties to fit bun size. Let patties sit for 15 minutes.

Prepare Zucchini: Cut zucchini vertically in half and then cut each half in half horizontally, place cut zucchini in large plastic zipper bag. Mix olive oil and salt in a small bowl and pour in bag with zucchini. Close bag and shake to evenly distribute oil mixture over zucchini. Let sit for 5 minutes.

Heat gas grill to medium high. While grill is heating prepare mint-mayo.

Mint-mayo: Combine garlic, mint, olive oil, lemon and mayonnaise in small food processor and pulse for 10 seconds. Transfer mixture to small bowl and stir.

Grilling: When grill is ready, place zucchini on grill, cover and cook for 16 minutes turning after 8 minutes. Remove zucchini from grill and set aside. Place patties on grill, cover and cook 9 – 10 minutes turning once half way through. During last minute of cooking add buns, cut side down, to outer edges of grill rack.

To assemble burgers: Place one patty on bun bottom, top with 2 pieces of zucchini, evenly spread mint mayo onto top half of buns and place top bun on top of zucchini. Serve immediately. Makes 6 burgers