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Pizza Burgers Recipe

" Its a better-for-you version of an all-time lunch-counter classic. Loaded with popular pizza flavor, the cheese-topped burgers not only taste great, but they beat the clock as well." Pizza Burgers picture

Summary

Preparation Time10 MinCooking Time12 Min

Ready In22 MinDifficulty LevelEasy

Health IndexAverageServings1

CuisineAmericanCourseMain Dish

SpecialityComplete MealMain IngredientMeat

Interest GroupEveryday

Ingredients

	Tomato paste	1⁄8 Can (1.25 oz)
	Salt	1⁄8 Teaspoon
	Dried oregano	1⁄8 Teaspoon
	Garlic salt	1⁄8 Teaspoon
	Pepper	1⁄8 Teaspoon
	Aniseed	1⁄8 Teaspoon
	Lean ground beef	1⁄4 Pound
	Shredded part skim mozzarella cheese	1 1⁄2 Tablespoon
	Hamburger buns	1
	Lettuce leaves	1
	Tomato slices	1

Nutrition Facts

Serving size: Complete recipe

Calories 406 Calories from Fat 125

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 14 g22.3%

Saturated Fat 5.8 g29.2%

Trans Fat 0 g

Cholesterol 79.4 mg26.5%

Sodium 962.3 mg40.1%

Total Carbohydrates 35 g11.7%

Dietary Fiber 3.3 g13.2%

Sugars 8.1 g

Protein 34 g69%

Vitamin A 31.2% Vitamin C 19.8%

Calcium 29.2% Iron 25.7%

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet

Directions

1. In a large bowl, combine the first six ingredients. Crumble beef over mixture; mix well. Shape into six patties. Place on broiler pan coated with nonstick cooking spray. Broil 6 in. from heat for 5-6 minutes on each side or until juices run clear. Sprinkle with cheese. Broil 1 minute longer or until cheese is melted. Serve on buns with lettuce and tomato.

Nutritional: 1 burger equals 346 calories, 13 g fat (5 g saturated fat), 75 mg cholesterol, 628 mg sodium, 28 g carbohydrate, 3 g fiber, 28 g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 3 lean meat, 2 starch, 1/2 fat.

Comments

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shantihhh says :

If you use ground lean goat/mutton or chicken or even minced pork tenderloin the fat is far less! Buy lean meats and mince your own for healthier choice meats.

Posted on: 16 July 2007 - 8:10pm

Ganesh Dutta says :

Is it healthy food?

Posted on: 16 July 2007 - 8:31am

Chaterbox says :

Compared to a Burger king whooper it is healthier. Pizza burger: 1 burger equals 346 calories, 13 g fat (5 g saturated fat), 75 mg cholesterol, 628 mg sodium, 28 g carbohydrate, 3 g fiber, 28 g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 3 lean meat, 2 starch, 1/2 fat. Burger king Whooper: 1 burger equals 670 calories, 39 g fat (11 g saturated fat), 80 mg cholesterol, 1020 mg sodium, 51 g carbohydrate, 3 g fiber, 28 g protein.

Posted on: 16 July 2007 - 2:01pm