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Mushroom Pizza Burgers

Mushroom Pizza Burgers
There is nothing better than a good, grilled burger for a picnic. This one fills the bill, and it is especially good with its zesty pizza touch.—Harriet Stichter, Milford, Indiana
6 ServingsPrep/Total Time: 30 min.

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup sliced fresh mushrooms
  • 1/4 cup chopped onion
  • 1 garlic clove, minced
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1 cup crushed tomatoes, undrained
  • BURGERS:
  • 1-1/2 cups finely chopped fresh mushrooms
  • 1/3 cup minced fresh basil
  • 1 egg white, lightly beaten
  • 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
  • 2 tablespoons dry bread crumbs
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/8 teaspoon pepper
  • 1 pound lean ground beef (90% lean)
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  • 6 slices part-skim mozzarella cheese (3 ounces)
  • 6 hamburger buns, split and toasted

Directions

  • In a small skillet coated with cooking spray, saute mushrooms and
  • onion for 3 minutes. Add garlic and oregano; cook 1 minute longer.
  • Stir in tomatoes. Cook, uncovered, over medium-low heat for 5
  • minutes, stirring occasionally. Set aside and keep warm.
  • In a large bowl, combine the mushrooms, basil, egg white, Parmesan
  • cheese, bread crumbs, salt and pepper. Crumble beef over mixture;
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Directions (continued)

  • mix well. Shape into six patties.
  • Using long-handled tongs, moisten a paper towel with cooking oil and
  • lightly coat the grill rack. Grill patties, covered, over medium-hot
  • heat or broil 4 in. from the heat for 4-5 minutes on each side or
  • until a meat thermometer reads 160° and meat juices run clear.
  • Top patties with cheese and tomato sauce. Serve over buns. Yield: 6
  • servings.
Nutrition Facts:Nutritional Analysis: One serving (1 burger) equals 333 calories, 12 g fat (5 g saturated fat), 36 mg cholesterol, 757 mg sodium, 28 g carbohydrate, 3 g fiber, 25 g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 3 lean meat, 2 starch.
Wine: Full-Bodied Red Wine: Enjoy this recipe with a full-bodied red wine such as Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot or Syrah.
© Taste of Home 2013