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Best Beef Burger Recipe
Best Beef Burger
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
| 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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Source
Homemakers Magazine: Summer 2005
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