Zesty basil burgers
Yield: 4 Servings
Ingredients:
- 1 lb Lean ground beef
- 3 tb Finely chopped onion
- 1 Garlic clove; crushed
- 3/4 ts Salt
- 1/4 ts Pepper
- 4 Crusty rolls; split
- 1 c Packed spinach leaves
- 4 Tomato slices MMMMM----------------------BASIL MAYONNAISE---------------------------
- 3 tb Reduced-calorie mayonnaise
- 1 tb Chopped fresh basil; OR...
- 1 ts -Dried basil leaves
- 1 ts Dijon-style mustard
Instructions:
Basil Mayonnaise (a blend of mayo basil and Dijon-style mustard) is delicious teamed with juicy hamburgers on a crusty rolls. Preparation time: 30 min. 1. In medium bowl combine ground beef onion garlic salt and pepper mixing lightly but thououghly. Shape into four oval 1/2 inch thick patties. 2. Heat large nonstick skillet over medium heat until hot. Place patties in skillet; cook 7 to 8 minutes or until no longer pink and juices run clear turning once. 3. Meanwhile in small bowl combine Basil Mayonnaise ingredients; mix well. 4. Line bottom half of each roll with spinach and tomato. Place burger on tomato; top with 1 tablespoon mayonnaise mixture. Close with top half of roll. * COOKFDN brings you this recipe with permission from: * Texas Beef Council -- http://www.txbeef.org
