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Best Beef Burger


By The Homemakers Test Kitchen
Serving(s)
4

General Category : Sandwiches-Burgers-Wraps
Food Group : Meat-Beef, Eggs, Vegetables
Preparation Method : Grill
At your next barbecue, try this delicious burger topped with Cherry Tomato Salsa

Ingredients

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3/4 cup (175 mL) finely chopped onion

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1 clove garlic, minced

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3/4 tsp (4 mL) chopped fresh thyme (or 1/4 tsp/1 mL dried)

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2 tbsp (30 mL) brandy (optional)

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1 egg

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1 tbsp (15 mL) Dijon mustard

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1 lb (500 g) lean ground beef

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Butter, salt and pepper

Preparation

In skillet, melt 2 tbsp (30 mL) butter over medium heat; fry onion, garlic and thyme until onion is golden brown, about 8 minutes. Pour in brandy, if using, and cook until evaporated, about 1 minute. Scrape into bowl. Add egg, mustard, and 1/2 tsp (2 mL) each salt and pepper; beat until combined. Mix in beef until just combined.

Divide mixture into quarters; shape into 3/4-inch (2 cm) thick patties. Grill over medium heat, turning once, until no longer pink inside and digital thermometer inserted sideways into centre reads 160°F (71°C), about 15 minutes.

Makes 4 servings.

Nutritional information

Per serving: about 267 cal, 23 g pro, 18 g total fat (8 g sat. fat), 3 g carb, 1 g fibre,124 mg chol, 472 mg sodium. % RDI: 3% calcium, 18% iron, 8% vit A, 3% vit C, 9% folate.

Source


Homemakers Magazine: Summer 2005



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