BARLEY BEEF BURGERS

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Barley adds another dimension to an old-fashioned hamburger. My husband and I really enjoy these juicy patties with onion and barbecue sauce mixed right in. -Rosella Peters, Gull Lake, Saskatchewan

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 30m

Yield 2 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

1/2 cup water
1/4 cup quick-cooking barley
1/2 small onion, halved
1 tablespoon barbecue sauce
1-1/2 teaspoons all-purpose flour
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1/2 pound lean ground beef
2 hamburger buns, split
Optional toppings: lettuce leaves, tomato slices and onion slices

Steps:

In a small saucepan, bring water to a boil. Stir in barley. Reduce heat; simmer, covered, 8-10 minutes or until barley is tender. Remove from heat; let stand 5 minutes. Cool slightly. , Place onion and barley in a food processor; process until finely chopped. Remove to a bowl; stir in barbecue sauce, flour, salt and pepper. Add beef; mix lightly but thoroughly. Shape into two 1/2-in. thick patties., Grill, covered, over medium heat 4-5 minutes on each side or until a thermometer reads 160°. Serve on buns with toppings as desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 395 calories, Fat 12g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 69mg cholesterol, Sodium 625mg sodium, Carbohydrate 42g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 5g fiber), Protein 29g protein. Diabetic Exchanges