Name: Sizzling Swiss Beef Burger
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 6
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

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

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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.

Category: Burgers, Grilling, Ground Beef
Method: Kid Friendly, Meals In Minutes