Zippy Burgers

Name: Zippy Burgers
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 4 servings.
Ingredients: 1/4 cup beer or beef broth; 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce; 2 teaspoons chili powder; 1 teaspoon onion powder; 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon pepper; 1 pound lean ground beef (90% lean); 4 hamburger buns, split

Our Test Kitchen concocted this easy recipe, enhancing lean ground beef with onion powder, chili powder and red pepper flakes. These satisfying burgers are sure to sizzle in any summer meal.

Ingredients

1/4 cup beer or beef broth
2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
2 teaspoons chili powder
1 teaspoon onion powder
1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 pound lean ground beef (90% lean)
4 hamburger buns, split

Directions

In a large bowl, combine the first seven ingredients. Crumble beef over mixture and mix well. Shape into four patties.
On a lightly oiled grill rack, grill hamburgers, covered, over medium heat or broil 4 in. from the heat for 6-8 minutes on each side or until a thermometer reads 160° and juices run clear. Serve on buns.

Nutrition Facts

1 each: 314 calories, 12g fat (4g saturated fat), 70mg cholesterol, 557mg sodium, 25g carbohydrate (0 sugars, 2g fiber), 25g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 3 lean meat, 1-1/2 starch.

Originally published as Zippy Burgers in Light & Tasty June/July 2004

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lbroadh2o

Feb 26, 2014

These are very tasty and moist. You do not need any condiments with this burger. I used the beef broth. When you're making these, it seems that they are too moist to shape but they hold together very well.
mamamerg

Jul 28, 2011

My husband has been looking for good burger recipes...this one is a keeper! We used the beef broth, too!
justmbeth

Jun 6, 2010

Very easy
darbri

May 20, 2010

I used beef broth & they were very good..will try beer next time!