Ranch Burgers
1 pound ground beef (96% lean)
1/4 cup soft bread crumbs
1 egg white
1 teaspoon seasoned salt
1 medium red onion, cut crosswise into 1/2-inch thick slices
1 tablespoon vegetable oil, divided 4 whole wheat hamburger buns, split, toasted
Romaine lettuce, tomato slices
1/4 cup reduced-fat creamy ranch dressing
1.Combine ground beef, bread crumbs, egg white and seasoned salt in medium bowl, mixing lightly but thoroughly. Lightly shape ground beef into four 1/2-inch thick patties. Brush onion slices with 1/2 tablespoon oil.
2.Place patties and onion slices on grid over medium, ash-covered coals. Grill patties, covered, 8 to 10 minutes (over medium heat on preheated gas grill, covered, 7 to 9 minutes), until instant-read thermometer inserted horizontally into center registers 160°F, turning occasionally. Grill onions, 11 to 13 minutes (gas times remain the same) or until tender, brushing with remaining 1/2 tablespoon oil and turning occasionally.
3. Line bottom of each bun with lettuce. Place tomatoes and burgers on lettuce. Spoon dressing over burgers; top with onions. Close sandwiches.
Makes 4 servings
Cook's Tip: Cooking times are for fresh or thoroughly thawed ground beef. Color is not a reliable indicator of ground beef doneness.
Nutrition information per serving, using 96% lean ground beef: 309 calories; 8 g fat (3 g saturated fat; 1 g monounsaturated fat); 67 mg cholesterol; 811 mg sodium; 32 g carbohydrate; 4.5 g fiber; 28 g protein; 8.3 mg niacin; 0.5 mg vitamin B6; 2.1 mcg vitamin B12; 4.1 mg iron; 41.6 mcg selenium; 6.3 mg zinc; 95.6 mg choline. This recipe is an excellent source of protein, niacin, vitamin B6, vitamin B12, iron, selenium and zinc; and a good source of fiber and choline.
For Delicious and Nutritious Beef Dishes go to www.kybeef.com or www.BeefItsWhatsForDinner.comWith the warm weather settled in our area, it's time to fire up the barbecue and get to grillin'! Amanda Conley with the Kentucky Beef Council is mixing and mashing up some ranch burgers that are tasty yet simple to put together.
Ranch Burgers
1 pound ground beef (96% lean)
1/4 cup soft bread crumbs
1 egg white
1 teaspoon seasoned salt
1 medium red onion, cut crosswise into 1/2-inch thick slices
1 tablespoon vegetable oil, divided 4 whole wheat hamburger buns, split, toasted
Romaine lettuce, tomato slices
1/4 cup reduced-fat creamy ranch dressing
1. Combine ground beef, bread crumbs, egg white and seasoned salt in medium bowl, mixing lightly but thoroughly. Lightly shape ground beef into four 1/2-inch thick patties. Brush onion slices with 1/2 tablespoon oil.
2. Place patties and onion slices on grid over medium, ash-covered coals. Grill patties, covered, 8 to 10 minutes (over medium heat on preheated gas grill, covered, 7 to 9 minutes), until instant-read thermometer inserted horizontally into center registers 160°F, turning occasionally. Grill onions, 11 to 13 minutes (gas times remain the same) or until tender, brushing with remaining 1/2 tablespoon oil and turning occasionally.
3. Line bottom of each bun with lettuce. Place tomatoes and burgers on lettuce. Spoon dressing over burgers; top with onions. Close sandwiches.
Makes 4 servings
Cook's Tip: Cooking times are for fresh or thoroughly thawed ground beef. Color is not a reliable indicator of ground beef doneness.
Nutrition information per serving, using 96% lean ground beef: 309 calories; 8 g fat (3 g saturated fat; 1 g monounsaturated fat); 67 mg cholesterol; 811 mg sodium; 32 g carbohydrate; 4.5 g fiber; 28 g protein; 8.3 mg niacin; 0.5 mg vitamin B6; 2.1 mcg vitamin B12; 4.1 mg iron; 41.6 mcg selenium; 6.3 mg zinc; 95.6 mg choline. This recipe is an excellent source of protein, niacin, vitamin B6, vitamin B12, iron, selenium and zinc; and a good source of fiber and choline.
For Delicious and Nutritious Beef Dishes go to www.kybeef.com or www.BeefItsWhatsForDinner.com
