Hearty Hoedown Grilled Burgers

Prep 25 min
Total 25 min
Servings 6

Beef up everyone's summer grilling favorite with Worcestershire sauce, bell pepper, and other simple seasonings you probably have on hand, then top with a slice of good ole American cheese. MORE+ LESS-

By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Updated February 23, 2010

Ingredients

1 1/2

lb lean (at least 80%) ground beef

1/3

cup finely chopped onion (1 small)

1/3

cup finely chopped green bell pepper

tablespoons Worcestershire sauce

1/2

teaspoon seasoned salt

1/2

teaspoon garlic powder

1/4

teaspoon pepper

slices (1 oz) American cheese

burger buns, split

1/4

cup sandwich spread (from 16-oz jar)

Red onion slices, if desired

Steps

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1

Heat gas or charcoal grill. In medium bowl, mix ground beef, onion, bell pepper, Worcestershire sauce, seasoned salt, garlic powder and pepper until well blended. Shape mixture into 6 patties, 1/2 inch thick.
2

Place patties on grill. Cover grill; cook over medium heat 13 to 15 minutes, turning once, until meat thermometer inserted in center of patties reads 160°F. To toast buns, place cut sides down on grill during last 1 to 2 minutes of cooking time. Top each patty with cheese slice; cook just until cheese is melted.
3

Spread cut sides of toasted buns with sandwich spread; top with onion slices. Place cheese-topped patties in buns.

Expert Tips

Sandwich spread is a mayonnaise-based product with pickle relish and special seasonings added for a tangy and slightly sweet flavor. Look for it in the mayonnaise section of the supermarket.
This recipe is easy to double if you are entertaining a crowd. Just be sure you have space on your grill for 12 patties or cook them in batches.

Nutrition Information

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 Sandwich

Calories: 460
Calories from Fat: 230

% Daily Value

Total Fat: 26g; 40%
Saturated Fat 11g 57% Trans Fat 1 1/2g
Cholesterol: 100mg; 33%
Sodium: 940mg; 39%
Potassium: 450mg; 13%
Total Carbohydrate: 25g; 8%
Dietary Fiber 3g 13% Sugars 8g
Protein: 30g

% Daily Value*:

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

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 1/2 Fat;