Stuffed hamburgers with style

1 Servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
poundsGround sirloin
¼cupFinely chopped red onion
¼cupTiny capers; drained
¼cupDijon mustard
2Ripe plum tomatoes; seeded, diced
2Egg yolks
1teaspoonEach: caraway seeds; freshly ground pepper
4tablespoonsCoarsely grated part-skim mozzarella (up to 6)
4Sandwich buns

Directions

Preparation time: 20 minutes Cooking time: 8-10 minutes Yield: 4 servings Adapted from "The New Basics Cookbook," by Julee Rosso and Sheila Lukins.

1. Heat broiler. Combine sirloin, onion, capers, mustard, tomatoes, egg yolks, caraway seeds and pepper in a bowl, gently tossing with your hands.

Do not overmix.

2. Make 8 patties from meat mixture. Make small indentation in center of four of the patties and place some of grated mozzarella in each. Top patties with remaining meat; pinch edges to seal.

3. Broil 4 to 5 minutes on each side for medium rare. Turn carefully; burgers will be crumbly. Serve on warm sandwich buns.

Nutrition information per serving: Calories ...... 500 Fat ............ 24 g Cholesterol .. 175 mg Sodium ... 1,080 mg Carbohydrates .. 28 g Protein ........ 44 g

Posted to TNT - Prodigy's Recipe Exchange Newsletter by Roserairie@...

on Nov 10, 1997