Recipe: Beef and Veggie Burgers

BEEF AND VEGGIE BURGERS
Source: Magic Spices: 200 Healthy Recipes Featuring 30 Common Spices by Donna L. Weihofen
Servings: 6

These taste even better than plain hamburgers. Kids love them and they will be getting their vegetables, too!

1/2 tablespoon butter or margarine
1 small onion, finely chopped
1 cup finely shredded or grated carrots
2 tablespoons beef or chicken broth
1 egg, lightly beaten
1 pound extra lean ground beef
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/4 teaspoon thyme
cooking oil spray

In a medium skillet, melt butter. Add onions and cook until translucent.

Add carrots and broth. Cover and cook until carrots are tender. Remove from heat.

In a large howl, combine onions, carrots, egg, ground beef, salt, pepper, and thyme. Mix well. Shape into 6 patties.

Spray skillet with cooking oil spray. Cook patties over medium heat, partially covered, until brown on both sides and completely cooked on the inside.

Note: If you like garlic, cook minced garlic with the onions and carrots.