Recipe details

Zesty Barbecue Cheeseburgers

Ingredients:


• 454g Ground Beef (93% lean or leaner)

• 1/4 cup finely chopped red onion

• 4 tablespoons barbecue sauce, divided

• 4 slices white Cheddar, pepper Jack, smoked Gouda or provolone cheese

• 4 whole wheat hamburger buns or pretzel rolls, split, toasted

• Lettuce leaves, tomato slices and red onion slices

Preparation:


1. Combine Ground Beef, onion and 2 tablespoons barbecue sauce in medium bowl, mixing lightly but thoroughly. Shape into four 1.5cm thick patties.

2. Place patties on grid over medium, ash-covered coals. Grill, covered, 8 to 10 minutes (over medium heat on preheated gas grill, 7 to 9 minutes) until instant-read thermometer inserted horizontally into center registers 160°F or 71°C, turning occasionally. About 1 minute before burgers are done, brush with remaining 2 tablespoons barbecue sauce and top with cheese.

3. Line bottom half of each bun with lettuce leaves, red onion and tomato, as desired; top with burger. Close sandwiches.


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