| CATEGORY | CUISINE | TAG | YIELD | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Meats | Ground beef, Main dishes, Bobbie’s no, Lhj | 4 | servings | |
INGREDIENTS
| 2 | lb | Coarsely ground lean beef |
| 3 | tb | Minced shallots or green onions |
| 1 | tb | Fresh chopped marjoram or oregano; (or 1 |
| ts | Dried | |
| Marjoram or oregano plus 1 tablespoon | ||
| Minced fresh parsley) | ||
| 2 | tb | Cold unsalted butter (no substitutions); chopped fine |
| 1 | ts | Salt |
| 1/4 | ts | Freshly ground pepper |
| 1 | tb | Olive oil |
INSTRUCTIONS
Heat grill or broiler. Combine ground beef, shallots, marjoram, butter, salt and pepper in large bowl, tossing with fork until just blended. (Mixture should be crumbly, not mashed.) Divide mixture into quarters. Gently shape into four 1 1/2-inch-thick patties. Brush both sides of patties with oil. Grill or broil 3 to 4 inches from heat source 6 to 7 minutes each side until instant-read meat thermometer inserted in center of patties registers 160°F. for medium. (Or heat cast iron skillet over medium heat; add patties and cook 5 to 6 minutes per side.) Transfer to plates. Makes 4 servings. PER SERVING Calories 525 Total Fat 39 g Saturated Fat 15 g Cholesterol 155 mg Sodium 676 mg Carbohydrates 1 g Protein 40 g DAILY GOAL Calories 2,000 (F), 2,500 (M) Total Fat 60 g or less (F), 70 g or less (M) Saturated Fat 20 g or less (F), 23 g or less (M) Cholesterol 300 mg or less Sodium 2,400 mg or less Carbohydrates 250 g or more Protein 55 g to 90 g LHJ ONLINE http://www.lhj.com These hamburgers flavored with herbs and shallots should be eaten without a roll for pure enjoyment. Yes, butter is added to the extra-lean ground beef for rich flavor and moistness. Gently smooth the edges, then sear over hot coals or in a cast-iron skillet. Serve with a good red wine. Prep time: 20 minutes Grilling time: 12 to 14 minutes Degree of difficulty: Easy (C) Copyright 1997, Meredith Corporation, All Rights Reserved Recipe by: LHJ ONLINE http://www.lhj.com By Roberta Banghart <bobbi744@acd.net> on Jun 14, 1998, converted by MM_Buster v2.0l.
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