Sizzling Swiss Beef Burger

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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.

 

Yields6 Servings
Prep Time20 minsCook Time15 minsTotal Time35 mins
 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
1

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.

2

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).

3

Meanwhile combine ketchup and barbecue sauce and toast burger buns.

4

Spread ketchup mixture on burger buns. Garnish burgers with tomato and onion slices and lettuce.

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

1

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.

2

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).

3

Meanwhile combine ketchup and barbecue sauce and toast burger buns.

4

Spread ketchup mixture on burger buns. Garnish burgers with tomato and onion slices and lettuce.

Sizzling Swiss Beef Burger
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