Summer Barbecues - Part I of IV: Burgers!
Grilled Tuna Burgers
7 ozs. of canned chunk light tuna, drained
1 cup dry, seasoned bread crumbs
2 egg whites, slightly beaten
1/2 cup minced celery
½ tspn. of dried dillweed
1/2 cup low fat sour cream
1/4 cup onion, minced
Mash tuna with a fork in a mixing bowl. Mix in bread crumbs, egg, celery, dill, sour cream, and onion. Form into 4 patties. Barbecue over medium coals for 3 to 4 minutes on each side or until cooked through. Serve on sourdough hamburger buns garnished with desired vegetable toppings.
Santa Fe Burgers
1 lb. extra lean ground turkey
1/2 cup of Monterrey Jack & Cheddar reduced fat cheese, shredded.
1/2 cup Salsa of choice, divided
1/4 cup of crushed baked tortilla chips, plain or flavored
1/4 cup of thinly sliced green onions
1 tspn. of ground cumin or chili powder
¼ cup of loosely packed fresh cilantro, finely chopped and stems removed
1 tspn. garlic salt
Suggested Garnishings (optional)
In medium bowl, combine ground beef, cheese, 1/4 cup salsa, tortilla chips, green onions, cumin, cilantro and garlic salt. Mix together lightly but thoroughly. Shape into 4 patties. Grill patties on oiled rack 5 -6 in. away from heat over medium hot coals and 5 minutes on each side or until internal temp reaches 160 F. Serve on buns garnished with remaining salsa, light sour cream, black olive slices and leaf lettuce if desired.
Zesty Chicken Burgers
1 lb. extra lean ground chicken
1medium onion, peeled and quartered
1/4 cup fresh parsley leaves
2 ½ tblspns. of prepared Dijon mustard
1/4 tspn. garlic salt
1/4 tspn. black pepper
1 cup cooked brown rice
½ tblspn. of olive oil
In a food processor bowl or blender container, place the onion, parsley, mustard, salt and pepper and pulse until onion is minced but not pureed. Transfer to large bowl and add ground chicken. Add rice and stir until well mixed. Form into 4 patties. Grill over medium hot coals for approximately 5 minutes on each side or until nicely brown and cooked through. Serve on whole grain buns with Dijon mustard, red onion, lettuce and tomato if desired.
Sweet Terriyaki Burgers
¾ lb. of extra lean ground beef
¾ lb. of extra lean ground turkey
1/2 cup of water chestnuts, finely chopped
1/4 cup of prepared low-sodium soy sauce
1/4 cup of orange juice
2 cloves of garlic, minced
1 tspn. of dark molasses or dark brown brown sugar
1/8 tspn. of ground ginger
Mix the meats and water chestnuts together. Shape the mixture into 6 patties. Place the patties in an ungreased baking dish in a
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