Classic Hamburger

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Slow-cooked onions add moisture and flavor to these lean beef burgers. A quick blend of mayonnaise, ketchup, relish and vinegar makes a perfect tangy, sweet and creamy “special sauce” for this burger. We love the dill relish here, but use sweet relish if you prefer it. Serve with sweet potato fries.

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Source: EatingWell Magazine, May/June 2011

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Recipe Summary

total:
45 mins
Servings:
4

Nutrition Profile:

Nutrition Info
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Ingredients

Directions

  • Preheat grill to medium-high (or see Stovetop Variation).

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  • Combine onion, oil and 1 tablespoon ketchup in a medium saucepan. Cover and cook over medium-high heat, stirring often, until the onion is softened, 5 to 7 minutes. Reduce heat to medium-low, uncover and cook, stirring occasionally, until very soft, 5 to 8 minutes more. Transfer to a medium bowl and let cool for a few minutes.

  • Meanwhile, combine the remaining 1 tablespoon ketchup, mayonnaise, relish and vinegar in a small bowl. Set aside.

  • Add beef, Worcestershire (or steak sauce) and pepper to the onion and gently combine without overmixing. Form into 4 patties, about 3/4 inch thick.

  • Oil the grill rack (see Tip). Grill the burgers, turning once, until an instant-read thermometer inserted in the center registers 165 degrees F, 4 to 5 minutes per side.

  • Assemble the burgers on toasted buns with the ketchup-mayonnaise sauce, tomato slices and lettuce.

Tips

Make Ahead Tip: Prepare ketchup-mayonnaise sauce (Step 3) and refrigerate for up to 1 day.

Stovetop Variation:
Coat a nonstick pan, preferably cast-iron (or a grill pan), with cooking spray and heat over medium-high heat for 1 to 2 minutes. Add burgers, reduce heat to medium and cook, turning once, until an instant-read thermometer registers 155°F (for pork and bison) or 165° (for beef or chicken), 4 to 5 minutes per side.

Tip: To oil a grill rack, oil a folded paper towel, hold it with tongs and rub it over the rack. (Do not use cooking spray on a hot grill.)

Nutrition Facts

Per Serving:
378 calories; protein 26.5g; carbohydrates 31g; dietary fiber 2g; sugars 7.5g; fat 16.2g; saturated fat 4.7g; cholesterol 73.7mg; vitamin a iu 2021.2IU; vitamin c 9mg; folate 97.6mcg; calcium 112.9mg; iron 4.5mg; magnesium 39mg; potassium 556.8mg; sodium 540.5mg; thiamin 0.3mg; added sugar 4g.
Exchanges:

1 1/2 starch, 1 vegetable, 3 lean meat, 1 fat
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