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* * Now that summers is right around the corner treat your family to this lean hamburger meal, try it on the BBQ or indoor grill!! * *

LEAN HAMBURGER MEAL

Servings: 6

Ingredients:

2lbs. quality ground beef

2 eggs

1/2 onion

1/2 cup sharp cheddar cheese

3 tbsp. minced garlic

2 tbsp. worcestershire sauce

1 tbsp. smoke paprika salt + pepper

5 italian squash aka zucchini

3 tbsp. italian season

4 tbsp. good olive oil salt + pepper

8 small white rose potatoes -or- 4 large yukon gold potatoes

3 boiled eggs

5 celery stalks

2 whole kosher dill pickles

3 large shallots -or- 1/3 purple onion

1/4 cup mayonaise

1/3 sour cream

3 tbsp. dijon mustard

3 tbsp. yellow mustard

3 tbsp. bon appetit seasoning salt + pepper

Directions:

1. Prepare hamburger meat:

• chop onion
• grate cheese
• in shallow bowl combine: ground beef, onion, garlic, cheese, eggs, worcestershire sauce, smoked paprika and salt + pepper
• score mixture into 8 servings
• prepare patties, cover + refrigerate

2. Prepare zucchini side:

• wash outside of zucchini with mild soap + water, pat dry
• julienne zucchini
• in large square container combine: zucchini, italian seasoning, olive oil and salt + pepper
• toss until evenly coated, cover + refrigerate

3. Prepare potato salad:

• wash outside of potatoes with mild soap + water, pat dry
• cube potatoes
• cook potatoes:

1. bring a large pot of salted wated to boil 2. add potatoes; cook until tender but still firm, about 15min 3. drain and transfer to a large bowl

• boil eggs:

1. place in sauce pan with cold water 2. bring water to boil + immediately remove from heat 3. cover and let eggs stand in hot water for 10-12min 4. remove from hot water, cool and peel

• chop: shallots, celery, pickles and egg; transfer to large bowl
• prepare dressing in small bowl; combine: mayonaise, sour cream, mustards, bon appetit seasoning, salt + pepper
• toss potatoes, celery, shallots, eggs and pickles with dressing until evenly coated
• cover + refrigerate

4. Get your grill on:

• take hamburger patties and zucchini out of refrigerator
• grill hamburgers patties for 4-5 minutes one each side (for medium) making sure to turn only once
• grill zucchini for 2-3 minutes on each side making sure to turn only once

5. Plate & ENJOY!