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Ingredients
- 1 1/2 pounds lean ground sirloin
- 2 tablespoon ice water
- Freshly-ground black pepper to taste
- Salt to taste
- Choose from the following stuffings (use 1 tbspn or a combination equal to 1 tbspn per burger)
- Hot salsa
- Parmesan cheese
- Chili sauce
- Minced jalapeño peppers
- Bleu cheese
- Teriyaki sauce
- Marinara sauce
- Minced sauteed mushrooms
- Hoisin sauce
- Minced smoked ham
- Minced roasted red pepper
- Feta cheese
Preparation
Step 1
Mix together the ground sirloin with the water, pepper, and salt. Form into 12 small patties. Place 1 tablespoon of desired filling in the center of each of 6 patties. Top each patty with one of the remaining patties. Seal edges to secure filling inside.
Prepare an outdoor grill with an oiled rack set 4 inches above the coals. On a gas grill, set heat to high. Grill the burgers on both sides according to the following guidelines: 5 to 6 minutes for rare, 7 to 9 minutes for medium, or 10 to 12 minutes for well done.
This recipe yields 6 servings. Serving size: 3 to 4 ounces.
Exchanges Per Serving: 4 Very Lean Meat, 1/2 Fat.
Nutrition Facts: Calories 163; Calories from Fat 50; Total Fat 6.5g; Saturated Fat 2g; Cholesterol 65mg; Sodium 175mg; Carbohydrate 0g; Dietary Fiber 0g; Sugars 1g; Protein 28g.