Beef Burgers with Gorgonzola Cheese and Sun-Dried Tomatoes
Ingredients
- 2 to 3 ounces (57 to 85 g) gorgonzola cheese, crumbled
- 1/3 cup (80 mL) sun-dried tomatoes, drained and chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, chopped
- 1 Tbsp (15 mL) cumin powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 pound (450 g) lean ground beef (or ground bison)
- Whole grain hamburger buns
Nutrition
Per serving:
- calories376
- protein24g
- fat21g
- saturated fat8g
- trans fat0g
- carbohydrate24g
- fibre4g
- sodium480mg
Directions
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Combine cheese, tomatoes, garlic, and spices in a bowl.
Add beef and lightly mix together. Form meat into even-sized patties.
Place burgers on a pre-heated grill and cook for about 4 minutes per side over medium heat or until internal temperature is 160 F (71 C). Serve on buns and try garnishing with fiery Dijon mustard or one of alive’s creative condiment suggestions in "A World of Flavour".
Matthew Kadey, MSc, RD, is a dietitian, nutrition writer, and recipe developer. He is also the author of Rocket Fuel (VeloPress, 2016) and Muffin Tin Chef (Ulysses Press, 2012).
