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!

Prep Time: 5 min. Cook Time: 10 min.   1 lb 500 g medium Ground Beef 1 1 egg, beaten ¼ cup 50 mL dry bread crumbs or small flake oatmeal

Combine ground beef with beaten egg, bread crumbs or oatmeal and one of the seasoning mixes below. Shape into 4-6, ¾" (2 cm) thick, evenly shaped, flat patties. Don�t over mix. Broil or grill until well-done (centres are no longer pink) about 5 minutes/side, turning only once. Mexi-Grill Burger: Mix in 1/3 cup (75 mL) salsa, 1 tsp (5 mL) chili powder and ½ (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 ¼ 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. Makes 4-6 servings. TIP:  Using medium ground beef rather than lean is more economical and makes juicier burgers. Low-fat cooking methods, such as broiling or BBQing allow fat to drip away. Nutritional Information PER SERVING: (Based on 6 burgers � basic mixture only): 207 Calories 19 g Protein 12 g Fat 3.5 g Carbohydrates