Garden Burgers

Ingredients

• 1 beaten egg
• 1 tablespoon catsup
• 1/2 teaspoon dried basil, crushed
• 1/2 teaspoon onion salt
• 1/4 teaspoon pepper
• 1 cup frozen loose-pack chopped broccoli or shredded hash brown potatoes, thawed; or shredded carrot or zucchini
• 1/4 cup soft bread crumbs
• 1 pound ground beef, ground pork or ground lamb
• Catsup or bottled barbecue sauce
• 4 hamburger buns, split and toasted
• Mayonnaise or salad dressing
• Leaf lettuce

Instructions

1. Combine egg, the 1 tablespoon catsup, the dried basil, onion salt, and pepper. Stir in vegetable bread crumbs. Add meat; mix well. Shape into four 3/4-inch-thick patties.
2. Place patties on the unheated rack of a broiler pan. Broil 3 inches from the heat for 15 to 18 minutes or till no pink remains, turning once and brushing with additional catsup once. Brush again with catsup before serving.
3. Serve patties on buns with mayonnaise and leaf lettuce.
4. Microwave directions: Assemble meat patties as above. Arrange in an 8x8x2-inch baking dish. Cover with waxed paper. Micro-cook on 100% power (high) for 3 minutes. Give dish a half-turn, turn patties over, spoon off fat, and brush with additional catsup. Cook on high for 5 to 5 minutes more or till no pink remains. Brush again with catsup before serving. Serve as above.