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Mediterranean Stuffed Burgers

Prep 40 min
Total 40 min
Ingredients 11
Servings 6

Greek-inspired, these grilled hamburgers feature a surprise center of feta cheese, lemon and herbs for the freshest, tastiest burgers ever. ...MORE+ LESS-

Ingredients

plum (Roma) tomatoes, seeded, chopped

tablespoons finely chopped sweet onion

teaspoons red wine vinegar

1/2

teaspoon salt

tablespoon chopped fresh oregano leaves

cup crumbled feta cheese (4 oz)

1 1/2

teaspoons grated fresh lemon peel

teaspoon olive or vegetable oil

lb lean (at least 80%) ground beef

tablespoons garlic-pepper blend

burger buns, split

Steps

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1

Heat gas or charcoal grill. In medium bowl, mix tomatoes, onion, vinegar, salt and 2 teaspoons of the oregano. Let stand at room temperature until burgers are ready to eat.
2

Meanwhile, in small bowl, mix remaining 1 teaspoon oregano, the cheese, lemon peel and oil; set aside.
3

In large bowl, sprinkle beef with garlic-pepper blend; gently mix until well blended. Shape mixture into 6 balls. Using end of thumb, make a deep depression in each ball, but do not push all the way through. Spoon about 1 tablespoon cheese mixture into each depression. Gently shape beef around cheese mixture, sealing it inside. Press balls to form patties, 1/4 inch thick and about 5 inches in diameter.
4

Place patties on grill over medium heat. Cover grill; cook 12 to 16 minutes, turning once, until meat thermometer inserted in center of beef reads 160°F.
5

Place burgers on bottoms of buns; spoon tomato mixture over burgers. Top with tops of buns.

Expert Tips

Italian plum tomatoes are a good choice for these burgers because they have less juice than regular tomatoes.
Sweet onions are named for where they're grown. And because they come from both sides of the equator, sweet onions--whether Maui, Oso Sweet, Rio Sweet or Walla Walla--are always in season.

Nutrition Information

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 Sandwich

Calories: 450
Calories from Fat: 210

% Daily Value

Total Fat: 24g; 36%
Saturated Fat 10g 49% Trans Fat 1 1/2g
Cholesterol: 110mg; 37%
Sodium: 690mg; 29%
Potassium: 430mg; 12%
Total Carbohydrate: 25g; 8%
Dietary Fiber 2g 8% Sugars 4g
Protein: 33g

% Daily Value*:

Vitamin A: 6%; 6%
Vitamin C: 4%; 4%
Calcium: 20%; 20%
Iron: 30%; 30%

Exchanges:

1 1/2 Starch; 0 Fruit; 0 Other Carbohydrate; 0 Skim Milk; 0 Low-Fat Milk; 0 Milk; 0 Vegetable; 0 Very Lean Meat; 0 Lean Meat; 0 High-Fat Meat; 1/2 Fat;