BEEF AND ZUCCHINI BURGERS

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

Provided by Colbys Mom

Categories     < 30 Mins

Time 27m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

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

Steps:

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

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