East Meets West Burgers
Total preparation and cooking time: 30 to 40 minutes
1 |
pound ground beef (95% lean) |
1/4 |
cup soft whole wheat bread crumbs |
1 |
large egg white |
1/4 |
teaspoon salt |
1/8 |
teaspoon black pepper |
4 |
whole wheat hamburger buns, split |
Sesame-Soy Mayonnaise: |
|
1/4 |
cup light mayonnaise |
1 |
tablespoon thinly sliced green onion, green part only |
1/2 |
teaspoon soy sauce |
1/4 |
teaspoon dark sesame oil |
1/8 |
teaspoon ground red pepper |
Slaw Topping: |
|
1/2 |
cup romaine lettuce, thinly sliced |
1/4 |
cup shredded red cabbage |
1/4 |
cup shredded carrot |
1 |
teaspoon rice vinegar |
1 |
teaspoon vegetable oil |
1/4 |
teaspoon black pepper |
- Combine Sesame-Soy Mayonnaise ingredients in small bowl; refrigerate until ready to use.
- Combine Slaw Topping ingredients in small bowl, set aside.
- Combine ground beef, bread crumbs, egg white, salt and 1/8 teaspoon black pepper in large bowl, mixing lightly but thoroughly. Lightly shape into four 1/2-inch thick patties.
- Place patties on grid over medium ash-covered coals. Grill, uncovered, 11 to 13 minutes to medium (160º) doneness, until no longer pink in center and juices show no pink color, turning occasionally. About 2 minutes before burgers are done, place buns, cut sides down, on grid. Grill until lightly toasted.
- Spread equal amount of mayonnaise on bottom of each bun, top with burger. Evenly divide Slaw Topping over burgers. Close sandwiches.
Makes 4 servings.
Cook’s Tip: To make soft bread crumbs, place torn bread in food processor or blender container. Cover; process, pulsing on and off, to form fine crumbs. One and one-half slices makes about 1 cup crumbs.
Nutrition information per serving: 348 calories; 15 g fat (4 g saturated fat; 3 g monounsaturated fat); 70 mg cholesterol; 621 mg sodium; 26 g carbohydrate; 3.9 g fiber; 28 g protein; 6.9 mg niacin; 0.5 mg vitamin B6; 2.1 mcg vitamin B12; 3.8 mg iron; 41.9 mcg selenium; 6.4 mg zinc.
This recipe is an excellent source of protein, niacin, vitamin B6, vitamin B12, iron, selenium and zinc; and a good source of fiber.
Courtesy of The Beef Council
