Best Ever Lean Burgers
Ingredients
1 pound (500 g) extra lean or lean ground beef1 egg, lightly beaten
1/4 cup (50 mL) finely chopped onion
1/4 cup (50 mL) finely chopped mushrooms
1/2 cup (125 mL) dry bread crumbs
1/4 cup (50 mL) Worcestershire sauce
1/4 cup (50 mL) milk
1 clove garlic, minced
Pepper, to taste
Directions
Lightly combine ingredients. Gently form into 6 patties, about 3/4 inch (2 cm) thick.
Cook patties over medium heat on lightly greased grill for 6 to 7 minutes per side, until a digital instant-read thermometer inserted sideways into centre of each patty reads at least 160°F (71°C).
Makes 6 burgers.
Per serving (made with extra lean beef): 183 calories, 20 g protein, 7 g fat, 9 g carbohydrates, 1 g fibre, 250 mg sodium. For more information, go to beefinfo.org.