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Beef and Barley Burgers

Source: National Barley Foods Council

Seasoned beef and barley burgers topped with a spicy avocado spread on a whole wheat bun.

Nutrition Facts

Makes 6 servings
Amount Per Serving

Calories	408.1

Total Carbs	40.4 g

Dietary Fiber	8.6 g

Sugars	5.1 g

Total Fat	19.3 g

Saturated Fat	4.6 g

Unsaturated Fat	2.4 g

Potassium	540.8 mg

Protein	20.4 g

Sodium	862.5 mg

Dietary Exchanges 19.3 Fat, 0.3 Vegetables, 0.0 Fruits, 1.8 Meat, 2.2 Starch,

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Servings

Ingredients

2.0
2 tbsp olive oil 2.0
2 each medium garlic cloves 0.5
0 1/2 cup barley, pearl 1.0
1 cup tap water 0.75
0 3/4 lb lean ground beef (10% fat) 1.0
1 tbsp steak sauce 1.0
1 tsp Worcestershire sauce 1.0
1 tsp salt 0.5
0 1/2 oz black pepper 1.0
1 each eggs 1.0
1 each fresh avocado 2.0
2 tbsp fresh lemon juice 1.0
1 tsp garlic salt 0.25
0 1/4 tsp chili sauce 6.0
6 each whole wheat hamburger buns 6.0
6 piece fresh romaine leaves 1.0
1 each medium tomatoes

Directions

In 1-quart saucepan heat 1 tablespoon olive oil over medium-high heat.
Add garlic and cook for 1 minute.
Stir in barley; brown for 2 minutes, stirring.
Add water and bring to boil.
Reduce heat to simmer, cover and cook 35 minutes. Cool.
In large mixing bowl combine cold barley, ground beef, steak sauce, Worcestershire sauce, salt and pepper. Mix to combine.
Add egg and mix until mixture is blended.
Form into 6 patties.
In large skillet heat remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil over medium high heat.
Add patties and cook for 4 minutes per side.
In the meantime, combine avocado, garlic salt and chili sauce in bowl. Coarsely mash and set aside.
To assemble hamburgers, spread base of each bun with avocado mixture. Top with lettuce leaf, tomato slice, burger and another spoonful of avocado mixture. Place on top of bun and serve.