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Sizzling Swiss Beef Burger

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Sizzling Swiss Beef Burger

  • Prep Time: 20
  • Cook Time: 15
  • Total Time: 35
  • Serving: 6

These lean Canadian beef burgers really sizzle: spiked with smoky bacon, chunks of Canadian Swiss and punchy horseradish. Try them either on the grill or cooked in the oven. Other cheese options to try: Canadian Mozzarella, medium Cheddar, Provolone or Gouda.

Ingredients

1 ⅓ lb (0.6 kg) LEAN CANADIAN GROUND BEEF


½ cup (125 mL) bread crumbs


¼ cup (50 mL) cooked bacon bits


2 tbsp (30 mL) chopped fresh parsley


1 tbsp (15 mL) prepared horseradish


1 egg


4 oz (120 g) CANADIAN SWISS CHEESE, finely diced


salt and freshly ground pepper to taste


Garnish: 6 whole wheat burger buns


¼ cup (50 mL) ketchup


2 tbsp (30 mL) barbecue sauce


6 slices of tomato


6 thin slices of red onion


6 lettuce leaves, washed and pat-dried

Directions

Combine beef and bread crumbs, bacon bits, parsley, horseradish, egg, Swiss cheese, salt and pepper in a mixing bowl; divide into 6 portions and form into 3/4 inch (2 cm) thick patties. Make a thumb-print depression in centre of each patty (to prevent rounding while they grill). Make-ahead: Refrigerate, covered, for 1/2 hour or up to 1 day.
Grill over medium heat on preheated, oiled grill for 10 to 14 minutes, turning twice, testing doneness with a digital instant read thermometer inserted sideways into centre of each patty to ensure patties are cooked to 160°F (71°C). Oven-bake: place patties on parchment-lined baking sheet and bake in 425°F (210°C) oven, ensuring doneness with a digital instant read thermometer inserted sideways into centre of each patty to ensure patties are cooked to 160°F (71°C).
Meanwhile combine ketchup and barbecue sauce and toast burger buns.
Spread ketchup mixture on burger buns. Garnish burgers with tomato and onion slices and lettuce.