The Prairie Beef Burger

Loaded with Prairie ingredients and mushrooms, this lean beef burger recipe is still moist and delicious. The Speedy Cabbage Slaw is a nice crunchy alternative to pickles and relish. Make it ahead and use as a side salad if you like.

 

Yields4 Servings
Prep Time20 minsCook Time15 minsTotal Time35 mins
 1 lb (500 g) Medium Ground Beef or Lean Ground Beef Sirloin*
 ½ cup (125 mL) quick cooking rolled oats
 ¼ cup (50 mL) EACH: light sour cream and finely minced brown or white button mushrooms
 1 medium onion, finely diced
 3 garlic cloves, minced
 1 tbsp (15 mL) EACH: Dijon mustard and chopped fresh parsley (or 1 tsp/5 mL dried)
 1 tsp (5 mL) EACH: dried oregano and thyme
 ¼ tsp (1 mL) salt and fresh cracked pepper
1

In large bowl, combine beef, rolled oats, sour cream, mushrooms, onion, garlic, parsley, mustard, oregano, thyme, salt and pepper. Mix lightly but thoroughly to blend.

2

Shape into four to six, 1/2 to 3/4 inch thick (1 to 2 cm) patties. Lightly oil grill. Barbecue, broil or pan-fry using medium-high heat for 10 to 14 minutes, turning twice, until digital instant-read thermometer inserted sideways into centre of patties reads at least 160°F (71°C).

3

Serve on toasted whole wheat buns, topped with Speedy Cabbage Slaw as a relish.

Ingredients

 1 lb (500 g) Medium Ground Beef or Lean Ground Beef Sirloin*
 ½ cup (125 mL) quick cooking rolled oats
 ¼ cup (50 mL) EACH: light sour cream and finely minced brown or white button mushrooms
 1 medium onion, finely diced
 3 garlic cloves, minced
 1 tbsp (15 mL) EACH: Dijon mustard and chopped fresh parsley (or 1 tsp/5 mL dried)
 1 tsp (5 mL) EACH: dried oregano and thyme
 ¼ tsp (1 mL) salt and fresh cracked pepper

Directions

1

In large bowl, combine beef, rolled oats, sour cream, mushrooms, onion, garlic, parsley, mustard, oregano, thyme, salt and pepper. Mix lightly but thoroughly to blend.

2

Shape into four to six, 1/2 to 3/4 inch thick (1 to 2 cm) patties. Lightly oil grill. Barbecue, broil or pan-fry using medium-high heat for 10 to 14 minutes, turning twice, until digital instant-read thermometer inserted sideways into centre of patties reads at least 160°F (71°C).

3

Serve on toasted whole wheat buns, topped with Speedy Cabbage Slaw as a relish.

The Prairie Beef Burger