Name: Mini Beef Mushroom Burgers
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 16
Ingredients: 1 lb (500 g) Extra Lean Ground Beef Sirloin or Round*; 1 egg, beaten; ¼ cup (50 mL) EACH dry bread crumbs and finely chopped mushrooms; 1 medium onion, finely diced; 3 cloves garlic, minced; 1 tsp (5 mL) EACH dried oregano and basil; ¼ tsp (1 mL) pepper; 16 whole wheat dinner rolls

By adding diced mushrooms to the meat, these burgers stay juicy even when made with Extra Lean Ground Beef. Dress burgers with low-fat toppings such as shredded lettuce and sliced tomatoes to keep them lean and wholesome.

Ingredients

1 lb (500 g) Extra Lean Ground Beef Sirloin or Round*

1 egg, beaten

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

1 medium onion, finely diced

3 cloves garlic, minced

1 tsp (5 mL) EACH dried oregano and basil

¼ tsp (1 mL) pepper

16 whole wheat dinner rolls

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Directions

Combine ground beef, egg, breadcrumbs, mushrooms, onion, garlic, oregano, basil and pepper. Mix lightly; shape beef mixture lightly into sixteen ½-inch (1 cm) thick patties, about 1 oz of meat, per patty. Place on parchment-lined baking sheet. (Make-ahead: Cover and refrigerate for up to 1 day or over-wrap and freeze for up to 1 month.)
Cook burgers in 375°F (190°C) oven, until digital rapid-read thermometer inserted sideways into centre of each patty reads at least 160°F (71°C), about 25 minutes (turning twice).
Tuck patties into dinner rolls.

Category: Burgers, Freezer, Grilling, Ground Beef
Method: In Season - Spring/Summer, Kid Friendly, Meals in 30 Minutes