Grilled Burgers with Slaw
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Prep time:
25 minutes
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Cook time:
15-20 minutes
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Servings:
Makes 4 servings
Quick Tips
Prep Tip: Take the burgers out to the grill on one plate and use another, clean plate to take the burgers off the grill. Purchase either quick-cooking or old-fashioned rolled oats (sold in tube-shaped cardboard containers in the cereal aisle). The instant types of oats (those sold in pouches) are too sweet for this recipe.
Grilled Burgers with Slaw
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Have it your way—just serve plain grilled burgers or brush them with barbecue sauce and add a slice of cheese. Either way, these burgers are sure to become family favorites.
Ingredients:
- 2 cups broccoli slaw mix or coleslaw mix
- 1/3 cup reduced-fat creamy salad dressing of your choice (creamy Italian, coleslaw or ranch)
- 1/2 cup quick-cooking oatmeal or old-fashioned oatmeal
- 1/4 cup ketchup or barbecue sauce
- 1 tablespoon mustard
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
- 1 pound lean ground beef or ground turkey
- 1/3 cup barbecue sauce (optional)
- 4 slices (1 oz. each) cheese of your choice (cheddar, American, mozzarella or provolone)
- (optional)
- 4 whole grain hamburger buns or sandwich thins
Directions:
- If using charcoal grill, pile briquettes into a mound in the center of the grill. Drizzle liquid lighter or jelly fire starter over the entire charcoal surface. Wait for 1 minute, then light with a match. (Never use gasoline or kerosene to start charcoal.) If using a gas grill, preheat grill to medium-hot according to manufacturer’s instructions. (Never light a charcoal or gas grill inside.)
- In medium bowl, toss together slaw mix and salad dressing. Cover and refrigerate until needed.
- In large bowl, stir together oatmeal, 1/4 cup ketchup (or barbecue sauce), mustard, salt and pepper.
- Add ground meat to oatmeal mixture. Use hands to gently mix just until combined.
- Rinse your hands. Divide meat mixture into fourths. Use hands to loosely shape each portion into a ball. Gently flatten balls to make four 3/4-inch-thick patties.
- If using charcoal grill, when grill is ready (coals are gray), use long-handled tongs to spread coals into a single layer.
- Place patties on rack over charcoal or gas burners for 15 to 20 minutes or until the internal temperature of the beef is 160°F (or turkey 165°F), using a meat thermometer, turning patties over halfway through cooking time. (If you don’t have a meat thermometer, you can purchase one from a supermarket or dollar store.)
- If desired, start brushing burgers, frequently, with 1/3 cup barbecue sauce just after turning. If desired, place a cheese slice on top of each burger during the last 1 minute of cooking time.
- Place burgers in buns. Spoon slaw mixture on top of burgers. Serve immediately.
Quick Tips
Prep Tip: Take the burgers out to the grill on one plate and use another, clean plate to take the burgers off the grill. Purchase either quick-cooking or old-fashioned rolled oats (sold in tube-shaped cardboard containers in the cereal aisle). The instant types of oats (those sold in pouches) are too sweet for this recipe.
![Bowl with Spoon](https://eatgathergo.org/wp-content/themes/PNEP/library/images/prep-bowl.png)
Prep time:
25 minutes
![Kitchen Timer](https://eatgathergo.org/wp-content/themes/PNEP/library/images/recipe_meta_timer.png)
Cook time:
15-20 minutes
![Fork](https://eatgathergo.org/wp-content/themes/PNEP/library/images/fork.png)
Servings:
Makes 4 servings
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Purdue University is an equal access/equal opportunity institution. This material was partially funded by USDA's Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program - (SNAP) and USDA's Expanded Food and Nutrition Education Program - (EFNEP).