Lone Star Beef & Veggie Burger

Ingredients

• 2 lbs.Ground Beef, (90% lean)

• 1 medium zucchini, grated

• 1 medium carrot, grated

• 6 cloves garlic, minced

• ½ cup cilantro, chopped

• ¼ cup plain bread crumbs

• 1 egg, beaten

• 2 Tbsp. chili powder

• 2 tsp. ground cumin

• 2 tsp. Kosher salt

• 1 tsp. freshly ground black pepper

• Cooking spray

Preparation

1. Preheat gas or charcoal grill to 400°F.

2. Combine Ground Beef and other ingredients in a large bowl, mixing lightly but thoroughly. Shape into eight ¾-inch thick patties. Make a small indention in the center of the burger with your thumb.

3. Place burgers on oiled grates and grill for approximately 5 minutes on one side. Flip once, grilling on the other side for 5 minutes or until internal temperature reaches 160°F with a meat thermometer inserted into the thickest part of the burger.

4. Serve on buns, toast or hard rolls garnished as you like.