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INGREDIENTS
| 1 lb |
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500 g |
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Extra Lean or Lean 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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EACH dried bread crumbs and finely chopped mushrooms |
| 1 |
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1 |
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medium onion, finely diced |
| 3 |
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3 |
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garlic cloves, minced |
| 1 tsp |
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5 mL |
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EACH dried oregano and basil |
| 1/4 tsp |
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1 mL |
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EACH salt and pepper |
PREPARATION TIME: 20 min
COOKING TIME: 12 min
DIRECTIONS
1. Combine ground beef, egg, bread crumbs, mushrooms, onion, garlic, oregano, basil, salt and pepper. Mix lightly and shape into 4-6 patties, 3/4" (2 cm) thick.
2. Grill, broil or pan-fry using medium-high heat for 5 to 7 minutes per side, until digital rapid-read thermometer inserted sideways into centre of each patty reads at least 160°F (71°C). At this temperature, patties are cooked at regardless of colour.
3. Tuck patties into toasted buns.
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NUMBER OF SERVINGS: 4 SERVINGS
NUTRITION INFORMATION PER SERVING
| 254 Calories |
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14 g Fat |
| 24 g Protein |
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7 g Carbohydrates |
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A good source of Iron (19 % RDI)
and an excellent source of Zinc (56 % RDI)
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TIP
Dress burgers with low-fat toppings such as shredded lettuce, sliced tomatoes, dill pickle slices, mustard and ketchup to keep them lean and wholesome.
Beef. Goodness in every bite.
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