Caprese Polenta Burgers

Caprese Polenta Burgers Recipe from The Wisconsin Beef Council

• Ready In: 40 mins
• Serves: 8

Ingredients

• 1 1⁄2 lbs ground beef
• 2⁄3 cup  balsamic vinegar
• 1 (18 ounce) package  refrigerated  prepared polenta, cut into 8 slices
• 2  tablespoons olive oil
•  salt and pepper
• 1 (8 ounce) package fresh mozzarella cheese, cut into 8 slices
• 2  medium tomatoes, cut into 4 slices each
•  thinly sliced fresh basil

Directions

1. Bring vinegar to a boil in 2-quart saucepan. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, 9 to 10 minutes or until reduced to 1/3 cup. Set aside.
2. Meanwhile lightly shape ground beef into eight 1/2-inch thick patties.
3. Brush polenta slices with oil.
4. Place patties in center of grid over medium, ash-covered coals; arrange polenta around patties.
5. Grill patties and polenta, uncovered, 11 to 12 minutes or until patties are medium (160°F) doneness, and polenta is heated through, turning once and basting patties with 2 tablespoons reduced vinegar after turning.
6. Season burgers with salt and pepper, as desired.
7. For each serving, layer 1 each polenta slice, burger, mozzarella slice and tomato slice. Drizzle with remaining vinegar and sprinkle with basil, as desired.