Lean Pizza Burgers

(Courtesy of Better Homes and Gardens)

 

Ingredients:

1 egg

1/4 c. rolled oats

2 Tbsp. ketchup

3/4 tsp. dried Italian seasoning, crushed

1/4 tsp. garlic powder

1/4 tsp. onion powder

1/4 tsp. salt

3/4 lb. lean ground beef

4 oz. reduced-fat mozzarella cheese, sliced

Lettuce leaves (optional)

Tomato slices (optional)

Ketchup and/or other condiments (optional)

4 whole wheat or Kaiser rolls, split and toasted

 

Directions:

In a medium mixing bowl, beat egg slightly with a fork.  Stir in the oats, 2 Tbsp. ketchup, dried Italian seasoning, garlic powder, onion powder and salt.  Add ground beef; mix well.  Shape mixture into four 3/4 inch thick patties.

 

Place patties on the unheated rack of a broiler pan.  Broil 3-4 inches from the heat for 12-14 minutes or until an instant read thermometer inserted in the side of the patty registers 160 degrees, turning once.  Top with cheese; broil about 1 minute more or until cheese is melted.

 

Serve hot pizza burgers on toasted buns or Kaiser rolls with lettuce, tomato slices and additional condiments, if desired.

 

Calories 370, Total Fat 15 g, Saturated Fat 7 g, Cholesterol 122 mg, Sodium 711 mg, Carbohydrate 28 g, Fiber 3 g, Protein 30 g. Daily Values: Vitamin A 5%, Vitamin C 2%, Calcium 26%, Iron 20%. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet