Tuscan Burgers & Avocado-Tomato Spread

This tasty new way to top Ground Beef burgers is sure to please your crowd. Fresh avocado, sun-dried tomatoes and a touch of garlic brings this burger to new heights

Tuscan Burgers & Avocado-Tomato Spread
Photos courtesy of Beef. It's What’s For Dinner

8 ingredients

4 servings

30 minutes

Nutrition information per serving: 398 Calories; 162 Calories from fat; 18g Total Fat (4 g Saturated Fat; 9 g Monounsaturated Fat;) 76 mg Cholesterol; 898 mg Sodium; 32 g Total Carbohydrate; 10.1 g Dietary Fiber; 31 g Protein; 5.8 mg Iron; 9.3 mg NE Niacin; 0.7 mg Vitamin B6; 2.3 mcg Vitamin B12; 7.6 mg Zinc; 39.7 mcg Selenium; 98.6 mg Choline.

Ingredients:

  • 1 pound Ground Beef (95% lean)

  • 1 Fresh California Avocado, peeled and pitted
  • 2 tablespoons finely chopped oil-packed sun-dried tomatoes
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1/2 cup basil leaves, divided
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 4 whole-grain hamburger buns, split
  • 1/3 cup finely chopped fresh fennel bulb (core removed)

Safe Handling Tips:

  • Wash hands with soap and water before cooking and always after touching raw meat.

  • Separate raw meat from other foods.
  • Wash all cutting boards, utensils, and dishes after touching raw meat.
  • Do not reuse marinades used on raw foods.
  • Wash all produce prior to use.
  • Cook beef until temperature reaches 145°F for medium rare steaks and roasts 160°F for ground beef.
  • Refrigerate food promptly.

Cooking:

1. Mash avocado in small bowl (should be chunky, not smooth). Add sun-dried tomatoes and half of garlic; mix well. Set aside.

2. Combine beef, remaining garlic, 2 tablespoons minced basil leaves and salt in a medium bowl, mixing lightly but thoroughly. Lightly shape into four 1/2-inch-thick patties.

3. Heat large nonstick skillet over medium heat until hot. Place patties in skillet; cook 10 to 12 minutes to medium (160°F) doneness, turning occasionally. Remove patties from skillet. Place buns, cut side down in skillet, cook for 1 minute or until lightly toasted.

4. Place burgers on the bottom of buns; top each with equal amounts avocado-tomato spread, fennel and remaining basil leaves. Close sandwiches.

This recipe is an excellent source of Dietary Fiber, Protein, Iron, Niacin, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B12, Zinc, and Selenium; and a good source of Choline.

Source: beefitswhatsfordinner.com