Pesto Beef Sliders
Pesto-spiked beef sliders, pan-seared to perfection, then nestled on soft rolls with creamy mozzarella, ripe tomato, and crisp lettuce.
Servings 4
Calories 304kcal
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 pound lean ground beef
- 4 tablespoons prepared basil pesto
- Olive oil for coating the pan
- Slider buns or dinner rolls
- 4 ounces fresh mozzarella cheese sliced
- 1 ripe tomato sliced
- Lettuce leaves or fresh basil
- Balsamic glaze for serving
Instructions
- Combine the beef and pesto and mix well to combine. Shape the mixture into 8 patties, each about 1-inch thick.
- Coat a large skillet, grill pan or griddle with olive oil preheat to medium-high. Add the sliders and cook for 1 to 2 minutes per side for medium-rare, or longer for more fully cook meat.
- Transfer the sliders to the buns and top with the fresh mozzarella, sliced tomato, lettuce and/or basil. Drizzle balsamic glaze alongside (or over top) and serve.
Nutrition
Calories: 304kcal | Carbohydrates: 3g | Protein: 32g | Fat: 18g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Trans Fat: 0.4g | Cholesterol: 94mg | Sodium: 394mg | Potassium: 487mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 750IU | Vitamin C: 4mg | Calcium: 181mg | Iron: 3mg