Beef and Zucchini Burgers

Submitted by Colbys Mom

"A different twist on the traditional hamburger. I like any recipe that squeezes in more green vegetables."

 

• Ready In: 27mins
• Ingredients: 12
• Serves: 4

ingredients

• Sauce

• 3 tablespoons mayonnaise
• 3 tablespoons salsa
• 1⁄2 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
• 1⁄8 teaspoon pepper
• 2 teaspoons olive oil
• 1 medium onion, finely diced
• 1 zucchini, finely diced
• 1 1⁄4 lbs ground chuck or 1 1/4 lbs ground turkey
• 2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1⁄2 teaspoon pepper
• 4 (7 inch) pita breads, warmed

directions

1. Make sauce: combine all ingredients in a small bowl.
2. Heat oil in nonstick skillet; add onion, half the zucchini and cook 3-4 minutes, until tender.
3. Cool.
4. Toss beef with zucchini mixture, Worcestershire sauce, salt and pepper.
5. Shape into four 1/2" thick patties.
6. Heat grill pan.
7. Grill patties 5-6 minutes per side until an instant-read thermometer inserted into side of burger registers 160 degrees (165 degrees for turkey).
8. Place burgers, sauce, and remaining zucchini inside pita.

Reviews

[celia_47]

Pretty good, original recipe, the zucchini is a healthy addition and the pita also is a nice change. The sauce is also innovative and delicious. Nice combination.