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(Photo: Angus Fergusson)
This burger's cheddar-filled centre will make it the star of your backyard party.
1.5 kg medium ground beef
8 1-in. square pieces Canadian cheddar, each 1/2 in. thick
1/2 tsp salt
8 hamburger buns
8 leaves lettuce
2 tomatoes, sliced into rounds
2 dill pickles, sliced
PREHEAT barbecue to medium. Divide beef into 16 portions. Flatten each into a very thin patty. Lay a square of cheese in the centre of 8 patties, then top with remaining patties. Pinch edges well to seal in the cheese. Season both sides of burgers with salt and fresh pepper.
OIL grill. Barbecue burgers, with lid closed, until cooked through, 4 to 6 min per side. Serve on buns with lettuce, tomato and pickles.
Calories 550, Protein 43g, Carbohydrates 38g, Fat 24g, Fibre 4g, Sodium 1010mg.
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