East Meets West Burgers

30 to 40 minutes

Ingredients:

• 1 pound ground beef (95% lean)
• ¼ cup soft whole wheat bread crumbs
• 1 large egg white
• ¼ teaspoon salt
• 1/8 teaspoon black pepper
• 4 whole wheat hamburger buns, split

Sesame-Soy Mayonnaise:

• ¼ cup light mayonnaise
• 1 tablespoon thinly sliced green onion, green part only
• ½ teaspoon soy sauce
• ¼ teaspoon dark sesame oil
• 1/8 teaspoon ground red pepper

Slaw Topping:

• ½ cup romaine lettuce, thinly sliced
• ¼ cup shredded red cabbage
• ¼ cup shredded carrot
• 1 teaspoon rice vinegar
• ¼ teaspoon black pepper

Instructions:

1. Combine Sesame-Soy Mayonnaise ingredients in small bowl; refrigerate until ready to use.
2. Combine Slaw Topping ingredients in small bowl, set aside.
3. Combine ground beef, bread crumbs, egg white, salt and 1/8 teaspoon black pepper in large bowl, mixing lightly but thoroughly. Lightly shape into four 1/2-inch thick patties.
4. Place patties on grid over medium ash-covered coals. Grill, uncovered, 11 to 13 minutes to medium (160º) doneness, until no longer pink in center and juices show no pink color, turning occasionally. About 2 minutes before burgers are done, place buns, cut sides down, on grid. Grill until lightly toasted.
5. Spread equal amount of mayonnaise on bottom of each bun, top with burger. Evenly divide Slaw Topping over burgers. Close sandwiches.

Makes 4 servings
Recipe and photo taken from www.beefitswhatsfordinner.com.

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