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Friday, November 19, 2010

Recipe of the Day - Pizza Burgers

*Due to technical difficulty there is not a photo of this recipe available*

Original Recipe - pg 50 & 51 of The Biggest Loser Family Cookbook
1 pound 96% lean ground beef
1 tsp dried oregano
1/2 tsp garlic powder
1/2 to 1 tsp crushed red pepper flakes, or to taste
1/4 tsp salt
3 ozs low-fat mozzarella cheese, thinly sliced
1/2 c. Main Event Marinara Sauce (page 162) or other low-fat, lower-sodium, low-sugar marinara sauce
4 whole grain or whole wheat hamburger buns, split

Preheat grill to high heat.

In a large bowl, mix the beef, oregano, garlic powder, red pepper flakes, and salt until well combined.  Divide the mixture into 4 equal portions and shape into balls, packing them tightly as you do.  Press each into a patty that is about 1/2"larger than the diameter of the buns.

Grill the burgers for about 2 minutes per side for medium rare, or until desired doneness (do not smash the burgers with a spatula)  About 1 minute before they are done, divide the cheese slices among the tops and let melt.

Meanwhile, spoon the sauce into a medium microwave-safe bowl.  Microwaveon low until hot, 30 to 60 seconds.  Place the bun halves, cut sides down, on an upper grill rack or away from direct flame for about 20 seconds, or until toasted.

Place each bun bottom on a serving plate, toasted side up.  Place the patties, cheese side up, on top of the bun bottoms.  Spread 2 Tbsp sauce on each but top, flip atop the patties, and serve.

Makes 4 servings

Per serving: 304 calories, 32 g protein, 27 g carbohydrates, 9 g fat (3 g saturated), 68 mg cholesterol, 5 g fiber, 605 mg sodium

My Version
I basically didn't include any of the seasoning (pure accident!).  Topped with leftover italian red sauce and whole milk mozzarella.  We also did not use buns.

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