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THE PRAIRIE BURGER

This burger is the most requested recipe at The Cooking Studio. Loaded with Prairie ingredients, it is moist and delicious. The Speedy Cabbage Slaw can be served on the side, if desired.

INGREDIENTS
1 lb   500 g   Medium Ground Beef
½ cup   125 mL   quick cooking rolled oats
¼ cup   50 mL   EACH: light sour cream and finely minced brown or white button mushrooms
1   1   medium onion, finely diced
3   3   garlic cloves, minced
1 tbsp   15 mL   EACH: Dijon mustard and chopped fresh parsley (or 1 tsp/5 mL dried)
1 tsp   5 mL   EACH: dried oregano and thyme
¼ tsp   1 mL   salt and fresh cracked pepper

PREPARATION TIME: 20 min
COOKING TIME: 12-16 min

DIRECTIONS
In large bowl, combine beef, rolled oats, sour cream, mushrooms, onion, garlic, parsley, mustard, oregano, thyme, salt and pepper. Mix lightly but thoroughly to blend. Shape into 4 to 6, ½ to ¾-inch thick (1-2 cm) patties. Lightly oil grill. Barbecue, broil or pan-fry using medium-high heat for 5 to 7 minutes per side (turning once) until instant-read thermometer inserted sideways into centre of patties reads at least 160°F (70°C). Patties cooked to an internal temperature of 160°F (70°C) are completely cooked, regardless of colour. Serve on toasted whole wheat buns, topped with Speedy Cabbage Slaw as a relish.

SPEEDY CABBAGE SLAW
In large bowl, whisk together 1/3 cup (75 mL) EACH: white wine vinegar and sugar, ¼ cup (50 mL) canola oil, 1 tbsp (15 mL) EACH: Dijon mustard and chopped fresh parsley. Add 16 oz/454 g bagged coleslaw mix (or 4 cups/1 L) shredded cabbage and carrots) and 1 finely sliced red onion; toss well. Cover and let stand for two hours at room temperature or up to one week in refrigerator.

NUMBER OF SERVINGS: 4 SERVINGS

NUTRITION INFORMATION PER SERVING
504 Calories     22 g Fat
29 g Protein     49 g Carbohydrates