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The Prairie Beef Burger

Yields1 ServingPrep Time20 minsCook Time15 minsTotal Time35 mins

Loaded with Prairie ingredients and mushrooms, this lean beef burger recipe is still moist and delicious. The Speedy Cabbage Slaw is a nice crunchy alternative to pickles and relish. Make it ahead and use as a side salad if you like.

 
 1 lb (500 g) Medium Ground Beef or Lean Ground Beef Sirloin*
 ½ cup (125 mL) quick cooking rolled oats
 ¼ cup (50 mL) EACH: light sour cream and finely minced brown or white button mushrooms
 1 medium onion, finely diced
 3 garlic cloves, minced
 1 tbsp (15 mL) EACH: Dijon mustard and chopped fresh parsley (or 1 tsp/5 mL dried)
 1 tsp (5 mL) EACH: dried oregano and thyme
 ¼ tsp (1 mL) salt and fresh cracked pepper
1

In large bowl, combine beef, rolled oats, sour cream, mushrooms, onion, garlic, parsley, mustard, oregano, thyme, salt and pepper. Mix lightly but thoroughly to blend.

2

Shape into four to six, 1/2 to 3/4 inch thick (1 to 2 cm) patties. Lightly oil grill. Barbecue, broil or pan-fry using medium-high heat for 5 to 7 minutes per side (turning once) until digital instant-read thermometer inserted sideways into centre of patties reads at least 160°F (71°C).

3

Serve on toasted whole wheat buns, topped with Speedy Cabbage Slaw as a relish.

Nutrition Facts

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Serving size

4 Servings

Amount per serving
Calories504
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 22g29%
Total Carbohydrate 49g18%
Protein 29g

* The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.