Smothered Swiss Burgers with Fire-Roasted Tomatoes
Entree
Prep time:
5 mins
Total time:
35 mins
INGREDIENTS
- 1-1/2 pounds lean ground sirloin
- 1 egg, lightly beaten
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon fresh cracked black pepper
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 2 (14.5 oz) cans fire-roasted diced tomatoes
- 1 teaspoon beef base or bouillon granules
- 6 (1 oz) slices Swiss cheese, reduced-fat
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh basil
INSTRUCTIONS
- Stir together ground beef, egg, salt and pepper in large bowl. Shape into 6 patties.
- Place patties in large skillet over medium-high heat for 4 to 5 minutes of each side or until browned. Remove from skillet and set aside.
- In same skillet, saute onion in hot pan drippings for about 2 minutes. Add tomatoes, bouillon and 1/2 cup water. Cook, stirring occasionally, for 3 to 4 minutes or until bubbly.
- Return patties to skillet; spoon tomato mixture over patties cover and simmer over low heat for about 15 minutes. Uncover and cook an additional 5 minutes to allow tomato mixture to reduce and thicken. Place 1 slice of cheese on each patty. Cover and cook for 2 minutes or until cheese melts. Sprinkle with basil and serve.
NOTES
Exchanges: 0.5 Carbohydrate, 4 Protein, 2 Fat
NUTRITION INFORMATION
SERVING SIZE:
1 burger
CALORIES:
250
FAT:
10 g
CARBOHYDRATES:
9 g
SODIUM:
750 mg
FIBER:
1 g
PROTEIN:
31 g
CHOLESTEROL:
110 mg