Serves 4 Ingredients 1 ½ lbs ground beef 2 egg yolks ½ cup cooked chard, well drained and chopped 1 tablespoon grated onion Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste 4 tablespoons grated cheddar cheese Mayonnaise, to taste Ketchup, to taste Sliced tomatoes

Preparation

1. Preheat the broiler (or a grill if available!)
2. Combine the beef egg yolk, chard, onions, salt, and pepper in a bowl and mix well. Form into four patties.
3. Make an indentation into the center of each patty. Scooping out about a tablespoon of the meat mixture and fill it with the cheese. Cover the cheese with the reserved meat mixture and from a finished patty.
4. Broil the patties on a baking sheet for 2 ½ minutes on each side for a juicy hamburger or longer according to taste (or on the grill if avaialable!)
5. Build a burger on a bun or slices of whole grain bread, spread with mayonnaise and ketchup and topped with tomato slices.

The Side

Green Beans and Potato Salad with Extra Virgin Olive Oil

Serves 4
Ingredients

• 8 – 10 red potatoes
• 1 bag green beans
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 2 tablespoons chopped red onion
• 2 tablespoons chopped Italian parsley

Preparation

1. Wash beans and snap off ends.
2. Blanch in salted boiling water for 4 – 5 minutes or until done to taste. I like mine crisp but cooked. Drain, rinse with cold water and pat dry with paper towels.
3. Wash potatoes, peel and quarter. Cook in boiling water for 8 minutes. Drain well.
4. Whisk together olive oil, red onion and parsley.
5. Drizzle dressing over potatoes and green beans. Toss to coat well. Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste.

Tags: Cheeseburger, Green Beans, Green Beans and Potato Salad, Hamburger, Potato Salad
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