Deluxe Organic Beef Burger

by Susan Arruda

YIELD: 6 Servings

INGREDIENTS:

1 lb. extra lean organic ground beef
1 egg
1/4 cup parsley
1 garlic clove, minced
1 green onion stem finely chopped or 1/4 cup chopped onion
1/4 cup whole wheat bread crumbs
1/4 cup tomato sauce
1/4 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese
1 medium sized mushroom, finely diced
1 tsp. Worcestershire sauce
1 tsp. onion powder
1/2-3/4 tsp. each salt & pepper or to taste

PREPARATION:

Whip an egg using a fork or whisk in a large bowl. Add raw ground beef and mix together using a large wooden spoon. Combine all ingredients together and shape into burger patties.

Barbecue or cook the burgers on a medium heated grill or pan for 5-6 minutes per side or desired cooked meat preference. 
Remove from heat and rest the beef on heated plates for about 5 minutes before serving.

Serve with condiments of choice: mustard, lettuce, tzatziki sauce, hot peppers, onions, tomato, mushrooms, etc…