TANGY APPLE SLAW BURGERS

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I'm always looking for fresh new ways to make burgers. We love to grill and have several varieties of apple trees, so this recipe was a natural! Extra apple slaw makes an instant side dish. -Trisha Kruse, Eagle, Idaho

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 35m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 15

Ingredients

1/2 medium head cabbage, finely shredded
2 crisp unpeeled medium apples, shredded
1 medium carrot, peeled and grated
3 tablespoons finely chopped onion
1 garlic clove, finely minced
1/4 cup fat-free mayonnaise
1/2 teaspoon grated lime zest
1 teaspoon lime juice
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1/4 teaspoon salt
BURGERS:
1-1/2 pounds lean ground beef (90% lean)
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
4 hamburger buns, split

Steps:

Combine first five ingredients; remove 1/4 cup cabbage mixture and reserve. Add mayonnaise, lime zest, lime juice, pepper and salt to remaining cabbage mixture, tossing well to coat. Refrigerate, covered, until burgers are grilled., For burgers, gently combine beef and reserved cabbage mixture. Mix lightly but thoroughly; shape into four patties. Season with salt and pepper., Grill burgers, covered, on a greased grill rack over medium-high direct heat 5-7 minutes on each side until a thermometer reads 160°. Grill buns just until toasted, about 1 minute. To serve, place a burger and 1/4 cup apple slaw on each bun bottom; replace tops. Serve with remaining slaw.,

Nutrition Facts : Calories 479 calories, Fat 16g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 106mg cholesterol, Sodium 902mg sodium, Carbohydrate 44g carbohydrate (17g sugars, Fiber 6g fiber), Protein 39g protein.