The marvellous mushrooms in this beef burger recipe keep these lean beef burgers moist and juicy even when using extra lean ground beef.
Ingredients
1 lb (500 g) Extra Lean or Lean Ground Beef Sirloin or Round*1 egg, beaten¼ cup (50 mL) EACH dried bread crumbs and finely chopped mushrooms1 medium onion, finely diced3 garlic cloves, minced1 tsp (5 mL) EACH dried oregano and basil¼ tsp (1 mL) EACH salt and pepper
Directions
Combine ground beef, egg, bread crumbs, mushrooms, onion, garlic, oregano, basil, salt and pepper. Mix lightly and shape into 4 to 6 patties, 3/4-inch (2 cm) thick.
Grill, broil or pan-fry using medium-high heat for 10 to 14 minutes, turning twice, until digital rapid-read thermometer inserted sideways into centre of each patty reads 160°F (71°C).
Tuck patties into toasted buns.
