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INTERNATIONAL BURGERS
Chart a new course in burger flavours with these unusually tasty combinations. Start with the basic mixture, add a seasoning blend and don't forget the toppings!
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INGREDIENTS
| 1 lb |
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500 g |
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medium Ground Beef |
| 1 |
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1 |
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egg, beaten |
| 1/4 cup |
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50 mL |
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dry bread crumbs or small flake oatmeal |
PREPARATION TIME: 5 minutes
COOKING TIME: 10 minutes
DIRECTIONS
Combine ground beef with beaten egg, bread crumbs or oatmeal and one of the seasoning mixes below. Shape into 4 - 6, 3/4" (2 cm) thick, evenly shaped, flat patties. Don't over mix. Broil or grill patties using medium-high heat for 5-7 minutes per side, until digital rapid-read thermometer inserted sideways into centre of each patty reads 160°F (71°C).
Mexi-Grill Burger:
Mix in 1/3 cup (75 mL)salsa, 1 tsp (5 mL)chili powder and 1/2 (2 mL) tsp dried mustard. Top with onions, Cheddar or Monterey Jack cheese and corn relish. Serve in a flour tortilla or onion bun.
Greek Burger:
Mix in 1 tsp (5 mL) EACH garlic powder and rosemary and 1 tbsp (15 mL) oregano. Top with crumbled feta cheese, chopped black olives, tomatoes, onions, cucumbers and tzatziki sauce. Serve in a pita pocket.
Middle East Burger:
Replace breadcrumbs with instant rice and mix in with 1/4 cup (50 mL) chopped onion, 2 tbsp (30 mL) EACH raisins and slivered almonds and 1 tsp (5 mL) curry powder. Top with mild chutney sauce. Serve with Naan bread or in a sesame bun.
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NUMBER OF SERVINGS: 4 - 6 SERVINGS
NUTRITION INFORMATION PER SERVING
| 207 Calories |
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12 g Fat |
| 19 g Protein |
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3.5 g Carbohydrates |
TIP
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Using medium ground beef rather than lean is more economical and makes jucier burgers. Low-fat cooking methods, such as broiling or BBQing allow fat to drip away.
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