Mini-burgers
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- Prep Time15 min
- Total Time15 min
- Makes16 tiny burgers
Ingredients
500 g ground beef, or ground chicken
4 slices processed cheese
2 plum tomatoes, thinly sliced
1 bunch lettuce leaves
16 mini pita breads, each 2-in. in diametre
Instructions
Line a baking sheet with plastic wrap or waxed paper. Season meat with a sprinkling of salt and pepper, if you like. Form into burgers about 2 inches (5 cm) in diameter and at least 1/4 inch thick. Place on lined sheet. You should have 16 burgers. Cover with more wrap. For cooking ease and safety, immediately refrigerate until well chilled or freeze for up to 1 week. Cut cheese into small squares. Slice tomatoes. Tear lettuce into small pieces.
When ready to cook, oil grill and preheat barbecue until very hot. Grill refrigerated or frozen burgers, turning once, until browned and well-done inside with no pink remaining, about 3 to 5 minutes per side for cold burgers and 8 to 12 minutes per side for frozen. Slash edges of pitas just enough to place burgers inside. Slide hot burgers into pitas, then tuck in a slice of cheese, tomato and lettuce. Serve with squeeze bottles of pickle relish and ketchup for the children to add to their burgers.
Nutrition (per serving)
Calories 99, Protein 7g, Carbohydrates 5.3g, Fat 5.4g.
Young eyes will sparkle when they spy these colorful teensy burgers designed for small hands and tummies. Don't be surprised if the kids hold a contest to see who can down the most! With young taste buds in mind, we've made seasonings optional.
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