Dried Tomato Burgers
This grilled burger recipe is for grown-ups who appreciate a bite of jalapeno, dried tomatoes, and lime peel in burgers. Stacked on buns, the burgers are topped with spicy mayo and fresh greens.
Prep Time:
20 mins
Total Time:
34 mins
Servings:
8 servings
Ingredients
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2 pounds lean ground beef
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2 tablespoons finely chopped, drained, oil-packed dried tomatoes
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2 teaspoons finely shredded lemon or lime peel
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1 teaspoon salt
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1/2 teaspoon pepper
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1/2 cup light mayonnaise dressing or salad dressing
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1/4 cup snipped fresh basil
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2 jalapeno peppers, seeded and finely chopped
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8 onion hamburger buns
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2 cups lightly packed arugula or spinach leaves
Directions
1.
Combine beef, tomatoes, lemon or lime peel, salt, and pepper in a medium bowl; mix lightly but thoroughly. Shape into eight 1/2-inch-thick patties. Grill patties on the rack of an uncovered grill directly over medium heat for 14 to 18 minutes or until an instant-read thermometer inserted in side of patty registers 160 degrees F., turning once.
2.
Meanwhile, combine the light mayonnaise or salad dressing, basil, and jalapeno peppers in a small bowl; mix well. During the last 1 to 2 minutes of grilling, place buns, cut sides down, on grill rack to toast. Place burgers on bottom halves of buns. Top with the mayonnaise dressing mixture and arugula or spinach. Add the bun tops. Makes 8 servings.
Nutrition information
Calories 450, Total Fat 20 g, Saturated Fat 6 g, Cholesterol 71 mg, Sodium 784 mg, Carbohydrate 40 g, Fiber 2 g, Protein 26 g. Daily Values: Vitamin C 13%, Iron 25%.
Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet
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