Best Beef Burger

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By: The Homemakers Test Kitchen

At your next barbecue, try this delicious burger topped with Cherry Tomato Salsa.

Ingredients

3/4 cups (175 mL) finely chopped onion

1 clove garlic, minced

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

2 tbsp (30 mL) brandy (optional)

1 egg

1 tbsp (15 mL) Dijon mustard

1 lb (500 g) lean ground beef

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 160F (71C), about 15 minutes.

Makes 4 servings.

Serving(s): 4

Nutritional Information
Per serving: about
Calories	267
Protein	23 g
Fat (total)	18 g
Sat. Fat	8 g
Carbohydrate	3 g
Fibre	1 g
Cholesterol	124 mg
Sodium	472 mg
Calcium	3 % RDI
Iron	18 % RDI
Vitamin A	8 % RDI
Vitamin C	3 % RDI
Folate	9 % RDI

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Best Beef Burger and scrumptious salsa toppings

Source

Homemakers Magazine: Summer 2005

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