Caprese Sirloin Burgers with Balsamic Mayo

Ingredients

• 1 pound ground sirloin ( you can use lean ground beef, turkey or chicken)
• 1 egg white, lightly beaten
• Tablespoons Italian bread crumbs
• 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
• 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1/4 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1/2 cup loosely packed fresh basil, chopped

Salt

• Ground black pepper
• 1/3 cup mayonnaise
• 1 large tomato, sliced into thick rounds
• Fresh mozzarella, sliced
• 4 burger buns or English muffins
• Makes 4 burgers

Directions

1. In a small bowl, combine mayonnaise and remaining 2 Tablespoons of balsamic vinegar; set aside. Preheat grill or grill pan to medium-high heat and mist with nonstick cooking spray.
2. In a large bowl, add sirloin, egg white, milk, bread crumbs, 2 Tablespoons balsamic vinegar, pepper, oregano, and half of basil, and gently combine until mixed. Form into 4 equal patties. Season both sides generously with salt and pepper. Place patties on hot grill to cook.
3. Preheat oven broiler. (If using an actual grill, skip this step. Instead, simply add the tomato & cheese directly to the burgers on the grill and close lid for a minute or two until cheese has melted.)
4. Cook burgers to desired doneness, flipping halfway through. (For medium, 4 minutes per side did the trick.) Arrange bottom halves of buns on a cookie sheet. Remove cooked burgers and place each on a burger on a bun bottom half. Top each with a tomato slice and slice or two of cheese. Place pan under broiler until cheese is melted. Meanwhile, smear top halves of buns with balsamic mayo.
5. Remove pan from broiler. Plate burgers, top with remaining basil, and top with other halves of buns before serving. Enjoy immediately!