A family favorite we have is the Big Orange Burger! We are a UT Vols family, so a Big Orange Burger really fits our interests! So in celebration of Men’s Health Month and Father’s Day, we give you the Big Orange Burger!
Servings: 4; Serving Size: 1 burger
YOU WILL NEED
- ¼ cup water
- ½ cup grated carrot
- ¼ cup chopped onion
- ¾ teaspoon salt (optional)
- ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
- ⅛ teaspoon pepper
- 1 pound ground beef
- 4 hamburger buns
- 4 slices low-fat Monterey Jack cheese (optional)
WHAT TO DO
- Preheat grill or large skillet to medium-high heat.
- In large bowl, mix water, carrot, onion, salt (optional), garlic powder and pepper. Add ground beef and mix until just combined.
- Press ground beef mixture into four patties that are slightly larger than buns.
- Cook patties on grill or stove in large skillet, turning once, until reach temperature of 160°F in middle.
- Serve burger on a hamburger bun with cheese (optional).
To learn more about this recipe, log on to https://healthyfamilies.tennessee.edu/recipe/big-orange-burger/
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For more information on this or other family topics, contact Shelly Barnes, family and consumer sciences Extension agent for UT Extension in Wilson County. Barnes may be reached at [email protected] or 615-444-9584 ext 105.
