The Basic Burger
Make this tasty hamburger as is or with with any of the Flavour Perks (see below). Top with your favourite topping or any of the Terrific Toppings.
Servings: 4
Ingredients:
| Nutritional Info | |
| Per serving: about | - |
| cal | 254 |
| pro | 24 g |
| total fat | 14 g |
| sat. fat | 6 g |
| carb | 7 g |
| fibre | trace |
| chol | 108 mg |
| sodium | 471 mg |
| % RDI: | - |
| calcium | 4% |
| iron | 20% |
| vit A | 2% |
| vit C | 2% |
| folate | 8% |
Suggested Recipes
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1 egg
2 tbsp (25 mL) water, tomato juice, stock or red wine
1/4 cup (50 mL) dry bread crumbs
1 small onion, finely grated
1 tbsp (15 mL) dijon mustard, hot mustard or prepared horseradish
1 clove garlic, minced
1/2 tsp (2 mL) each salt and pepper
1 lb (500 g) lean ground beef, pork, lamb, veal, turkey or chicken
Preparation:
In bowl, beat egg with water; stir in bread crumbs, onion, mustard, garlic, salt and pepper. Add beef; mix just until combined. Shape into four 3/4-inch (2 cm) thick patties. (Make-ahead: Wrap, separated by waxed paper, and refrigerate for up to 24 hours or freeze for up to 1 month; thaw in refrigerator.)
Place on greased grill over medium heat; close lid and grill, turning once, until no longer pink inside and digital thermometer inserted sideways into centre reads 160°F (71°C), about 15 minutes.
Additional Information
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Flavour Perks
To The Basic Burger, add one of the following.1 tsp (5 mL) crumbled dried oregano, thyme or rosemary or 1 tbsp (15 mL) minced fresh herbs.
2 tsp (10 mL) Cajun seasoning, chili powder or other favourite spice mix.
1 fresh or pickled jalapeño pepper, seeded and minced.
1/4 cup (50 mL) minced fresh parsley, coriander, chives or green onions.
1 tbsp (15 mL) grated gingerroot.
2 tbsp (25 mL) pesto.
1 tsp (5 mL) Worcestershire sauce and/or 1/4 tsp (1 mL) hot pepper sauce.
Tags:
Sandwiches-Burgers-Wraps; Meat-Beef; Vegetables; Eggs; BBQ/Grill;
Source
Canadian Living Magazine: June 2004
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