Juicy Burgers
What's the secret to perfectly juicy grilled burgers? A tablespoon of prune purée!
Ingredients
- 1 lb 93% lean ground beef
- 1 TBSP prune purée
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp pepper
- 4 hamburger buns split and warmed
- Lettuce leaves tomato slices and condiments (optional)
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, combine beef and prune puree; mix lightly but thoroughly. (For best flavor and appearance, form and cook patties immediately after mixing meat mixture.) Lightly shape into four 1/2-inch (1 cm) thick patties.
- Heat large nonstick skillet for about 2 minutes over medium heat until hot. Place patties in skillet; cook 10 to 12 minutes to medium (160°F or 71C) doneness, until no longer pink in centers and juices show no pink color, turning once.
- Season with salt and pepper after turning. Serve burgers in buns with lettuce, tomato, and condiments, if desired.
- Tip: Patties also can be broiled or grilled. To broil, place patties on rack of broiler pan so surface of meat is 3 to 4 inches (7 - 10 cm) from heat. Broil 9 to 12 minutes to medium (160°F or 71 C)) doneness, until no longer pink in centers and juices show no pink color, turning once. To grill, place patties on grid over medium ash-covered coals. Grill 10 to 13 minutes to medium (160°F or 71 C) doneness, until not pink in center and juices show no pink color, turning once.
Notes
Prune purée: In a food processor container, combine 2/3 cup (85 g) pitted prunes and 3 tablespoons water; process on and off until finely chopped.
Nutrition
Calories: 285kcalCarbohydrates: 24gProtein: 29gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gTrans Fat: 0.4gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 578mgPotassium: 474mgFiber: 1gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 30IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 74mgIron: 4mg