CALICO BURGERS

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"On summer Sundays when our children were young, we'd often invite guests for cookouts," recalls Maryann Bondonese of Nazareth, Pennsylvania. "These unique burgers were always a hit."

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 30m

Yield 4-6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 14

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Ingredients

1-1/2 pounds ground beef
1/2 cup cooked rice
1/4 cup chopped onion
1/4 cup chopped green pepper
1 tablespoon dried parsley flakes
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
Dash pepper
BARBECUE SAUCE:
2/3 cup water
1/4 cup ketchup
3 tablespoons chili sauce
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
1/4 teaspoon dried basil

Steps:

In a bowl, combine the first eight ingredients; mix well. Shape into four to six oval patties. Grill over hot heat until meat reaches desired doneness, about 15-20 minutes. , Combine all sauce ingredients in a saucepan; simmer for 15 minutes. Serve with burgers.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 218 calories, Fat 10g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 56mg cholesterol, Sodium 712mg sodium, Carbohydrate 10g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 21g protein.