Caesar Pita Burgers - Ground beef recipes

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Caesar Pita Burgers

Ingredients:

1 lb. lean (at least 80%) ground beef

1/2 cup creamy Caesar dressing
1 egg
1/2 cup Plain bread crumbs
5 pita pocket bread halves
1/2 cup shredded Asiago or Parmesan cheese
5 tablespoons diced fresh tomato
5 tablespoons diced fresh cucumbers

Directions

Heat grill ( gas or charcoal). In a medium bowl, mix ground beef 1/4 cup of the dressing, the egg and bread crumbs. Shape into 5 oval patties, about 1/2 inch thick.

Place patties on grill; cover the grill. Cook with medium heat 7 to 10 minutes, turning once until thermometer nserted in the center of the patties reads 160 degrees F. During the last 1 to 2 minutes of cooking time, top each patty with cheese.

If desired, place pita bread halves with remaining 1/4 cup dressing, tomato, cucumber and patties.

Per SandwichL calories 510, total fat 29g, sodium 820 mg. Dietary fiber 2g

Serves 8.