Meals Matter

Gorgonzola Stuffed Burgers with Cucumber-Yogurt Sauce

Contributed By: mhcooke
Shape Magazine

This great burger has less than 300 calories!!

Ingredients

1 lb Extra-lean ground sirloin (or buffalo, or veal, or your favorite meat.

1/2 tsp Salt

1/4 tsp Ground black pepper

4 1-inch cubes Gorgonzola or any blue cheese you like

1 cup Plain nonfat yogurt

1/4 cup Shredded cucumber

2 tsp Chopped fresh dill (fresh is best!!)

2 tsp Dijon mustard

1 tsp Garlic powder

2 tbsp Chopped walnuts

1 Dash of Mrs. Dash

Preparation

1. Spray your grill with cooking spray and set heat to medium

2. In a large bowl, combine meat, salt and black pepper. Shape mixture into 4 equal balls. Press 1 cube of Gorgonzola chees into the center of each ball, covering cheese completely with meat. Shape balls into patties, each about 1 inch thick.

3. Add burger to grill and cook 5-6 minutes per side.

4. Meanwhile, mix next 7 ingredients well in a small bowl.

5. Place burgers on rolls and spoon 2 tablespoons yogurt sauce over each burger.

Cook's Notes

These burgers are just as good without a roll. Dress it the way you like and enjoy!

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Recipe Details

Total Preparation Time: Less than 15 minutes
Ingredients: Beef
Actual Cooking Time: Less than 15 minutes
Number of Servings: 4
Special Features: Quick to Prepare (under 30 minutes)
Nutrition Content: Good Source of Calcium
Meal Type: Lunch

Nutrient Information

Calories: 292
Total Fat: 14.6g
Carbohydrates: 28g
Protein: 26g
Calcium: 210mg
Sodium: 595mg
Iron: 2.5mg
Fiber: 3g