Low Fat Deluxe Cheeseburger Recipe

Ingredients

1/2 cup reduced-sodium chicken broth

-- fat skimmed off

1 small onion, finely chopped

1 clove garlic, minced

1/2 pound well-trimmed top round

-- cut in large chunks

1/4 pound ground turkey

1/4 cup plain dried bread crumbs

1/4 cup prepared chili sauce, divided

1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

1/4 cup shredded swiss cheese

4 hamburger rolls, split

1 cup shredded romaine lettuce

4 thick slices tomato

Method

1.In small saucepan, combine broth, onion and garlic.

Bring to a simmer over medium heat and cook about 5 minutes, until the onion is very soft and all the liquid is absorbed.

Set aside to cool.

2.Meanwhile, preheat broiler.

In a food processor, chop the beef until coarsely ground.

In medium bowl, combine the ground beef, turkey, bread crumbs, 2 tablespoons of the chili sauce and the pepper and reserved onion mixture.

Blend thoroughly and form into 4 patties.

Broil the burgers 3 to 4 inches from heat, turning once, for 8 minutes, or until cooked through.

Sprinkle Swiss cheese on top; broil an additional 30 seconds or until cheese is melted.

3.Broil the hamburger buns for 30 seconds to toast lightly.

Place the buns on 4 plates and top with lettuce, tomato and a burger.

Top the burgers with the remaining 2 tablespoons chili sauce and serve.

Note: Cheddar, Monterey Jack, Gouda and blue cheese can all be substituted for Swiss cheese.

Per serving: About 340cal 26g pro, 32g car, 12g fat, 33% cal from fat, 56mg chol, 443mg sod, 2g Fiber.

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