Ingredients

• 4 cloves garlic, peeled and smashed
• 1/4 cup (5 or 6) sun-dried tomatoes in oil, drained
• 1/3 cup fresh basil leaves, packed
• 1/3 cup shredded mozzarella
• 1/4 cup grated Parmesan
• 1 tablespoon tomato paste
• 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
• 1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt
• 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
• 2 1/2 pounds ground sirloin beef
• 8 sourdough rolls, halved lengthwise
• 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
• Topping suggestions: shredded cheese, fresh mozzarella cheese, fresh basil leaves, sliced tomatoes, marinara sauce, prosciutto, sliced olives, roasted red bell peppers, lettuce leaves, arugula, ketchup, pesto.
• 4 cloves garlic, peeled and smashed
• 1/4 cup (5 or 6) sun-dried tomatoes in oil, drained
• 1/3 cup fresh basil leaves, packed
• 1/3 cup shredded mozzarella
• 1/4 cup grated Parmesan
• 1 tablespoon tomato paste
• 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
• 1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt
• 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
• 2 1/2 pounds ground sirloin beef
• 8 sourdough rolls, halved lengthwise
• 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
• Topping suggestions: shredded cheese, fresh mozzarella cheese, fresh basil leaves, sliced tomatoes, marinara sauce, prosciutto, sliced olives, roasted red bell peppers, lettuce leaves, arugula, ketchup, pesto.

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Instructions

1. Watch how to make this recipe.
2. Place a grill pan over medium-high heat or preheat a gas or charcoal grill.
3. In a food processor, pulse together the garlic, sun-dried tomatoes, basil, cheeses, tomato paste, red pepper flakes, salt, and pepper. Process until blended. Transfer the mixture to a large bowl. Add the beef and, using a wooden spoon or clean hands, stir until combined. Form the mixture into 8 (4-inch diameter) patties, each about 3/4-inch thick. Grill each side until cooked through, about 5 minutes. Allow to rest for 5 minutes.
4. Brush the cut side of the rolls with olive oil and grill until lightly toasted, about 1 minute.
5. Place the burgers on the bottom half of the rolls and add desired toppings. Add the top half of the rolls and serve.
6. Place a grill pan over medium-high heat or preheat a gas or charcoal grill.
7. In a food processor, pulse together the garlic, sun-dried tomatoes, basil, cheeses, tomato paste, red pepper flakes, salt, and pepper. Process until blended. Transfer the mixture to a large bowl. Add the beef and, using a wooden spoon or clean hands, stir until combined. Form the mixture into 8 (4-inch diameter) patties, each about 3/4-inch thick. Grill each side until cooked through, about 5 minutes. Allow to rest for 5 minutes.
8. Brush the cut side of the rolls with olive oil and grill until lightly toasted, about 1 minute.
9. Place the burgers on the bottom half of the rolls and add desired toppings. Add the top half of the rolls and serve.