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Thursday, July 24, 2008 Recipe of the Day

Grilled Barbecued Beef and Bean Burgers

With beefy bean burgers that are ready in less than 30 minutes, you can have your meat and fiber, too.

Prep Time:10 min
Start to Finish:25 min
makes:5 servings

1/2 lb extra-lean (at least 90%) ground beef
1 can (15 to 16 oz) great northern beans, drained, rinsed
1/4 cup finely crushed saltine crackers (about 7 squares)
2 tablespoons barbecue sauce
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 egg
Leaf lettuce, if desired
5 whole-grain hamburger buns, split
5 teaspoons barbecue sauce
Sliced tomato and sliced onion, if desired

1. Heat gas or charcoal grill. In large bowl, mix beef, beans, cracker crumbs, 2 tablespoons barbecue sauce, the pepper and egg. Shape into 5 patties, about 1/2 inch thick.
2. Brush grill rack with vegetable oil. Place patties on grill. Cover grill; cook over medium heat 5 minutes. Turn; cook covered 5 to 6 minutes longer or until meat thermometer inserted in center of patties reads 160ºF.
3. Place lettuce and patties on bottom halves of buns. Spread each patty with 1 teaspoon barbecue sauce. Top with tomato and onion. Cover with bun tops.
Broiling Directions: Place patties on broiler pan. Broil with tops 4 to 5 inches from heat using times in recipe as a guide, turning once and spreading with barbecue sauce after turning.


Nutritional Information

1 Serving: Calories 330 (Calories from Fat 60); Total Fat 7g (Saturated Fat 2g, Trans Fat 1/2g); Cholesterol 70mg; Sodium 410mg; Total Carbohydrate 44g (Dietary Fiber 7g, Sugars 9g); Protein 23g

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