Zesty basil burgers
4 Servings
Ingredients
| Quantity | Ingredient | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | pounds | Lean ground beef |
| 3 | tablespoons | Finely chopped onion |
| 1 | Garlic clove; crushed | |
| ¾ | teaspoon | Salt |
| ¼ | teaspoon | Pepper |
| 4 | Crusty rolls; split | |
| 1 | cup | Packed spinach leaves |
| 4 | Tomato slices | |
| 3 | tablespoons | Reduced-calorie mayonnaise |
| 1 | tablespoon | Chopped fresh basil; OR... Dried basil leaves |
| 1 | teaspoon | Dijon-style mustard |
Directions
BASIL MAYONNAISE
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 ½ 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 --