Name: M-M-Marvellous Mushroom Beef Burgers
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 1 lb (500 g) Extra Lean or Lean Ground Beef Sirloin or Round*; 1 egg, beaten; ¼ cup (50 mL) EACH dried bread crumbs and finely chopped mushrooms; 1 medium onion, finely diced; 3 garlic cloves, minced; 1 tsp (5 mL) EACH dried oregano and basil; ¼ tsp (1 mL) EACH salt and pepper

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, beaten

¼ cup (50 mL) EACH dried bread crumbs and finely chopped mushrooms

1 medium onion, finely diced

3 garlic cloves, minced

1 tsp (5 mL) EACH dried oregano and basil

¼ 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.