Calico Burgers

Name: Calico Burgers
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4-6 servings.
Ingredients: 1-1/2 pounds ground beef; 1/2 cup cooked rice; 1/4 cup chopped onion; 1/4 cup chopped green pepper; 1 tablespoon dried parsley flakes; 1 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder; Dash pepper; BARBECUE SAUCE:; 2/3 cup water; 1/4 cup ketchup; 3 tablespoons chili sauce; 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce; 1/4 teaspoon dried basil

"On summer Sundays when our children were young, we'd often invite guests for cookouts," recalls Maryann Bondonese of Nazareth, Pennsylvania. "These unique burgers were always a hit."

Ingredients

1-1/2 pounds ground beef
1/2 cup cooked rice
1/4 cup chopped onion
1/4 cup chopped green pepper
1 tablespoon dried parsley flakes
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
Dash pepper
BARBECUE SAUCE:
2/3 cup water
1/4 cup ketchup
3 tablespoons chili sauce
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
1/4 teaspoon dried basil

Directions

In a bowl, combine the first eight ingredients; mix well. Shape into four to six oval patties. Grill over hot heat until meat reaches desired doneness, about 15-20 minutes.
Combine all sauce ingredients in a saucepan; simmer for 15 minutes. Serve with burgers.

Nutrition Facts

1 each: 218 calories, 10g fat (5g saturated fat), 56mg cholesterol, 712mg sodium, 10g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 0 fiber), 21g protein.

Originally published as Calico Burgers in Taste of Home June/July 1995

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Trilby Yost

Jun 6, 2010

These are equally good served on buns with all the hamburger fixings. I like to add a few drops of Liquid Smoke to the barbecue sauce.