Mushroom Pizza Burgers

Name: Mushroom Pizza Burgers
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 6 servings.
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); 6 slices part-skim mozzarella cheese (3 ounces); 6 hamburger buns, split and toasted

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

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)
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; mix well. Shape into six patties.
On a lightly oiled 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 thermometer reads 160° and meat juices run clear. Top patties with cheese and tomato sauce. Serve over buns.

Nutrition Facts

1 each: 333 calories, 12g fat (5g saturated fat), 36mg cholesterol, 757mg sodium, 28g carbohydrate (0 sugars, 3g fiber), 25g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 3 lean meat, 2 starch.

Originally published as Mushroom Pizza Burgers in Country Woman September/October 2003