St. Louis Burgers

St. Louis Burgers

Courtesy of The Beef Checkoff 4 Servings • 10 Min. Prep Time • 10 Min. Cook Time
Ingredients
1 lb. Ground Beef (93% lean or leaner)
4 frozen toasted cheese ravioli
4 Tbsp. marinara sauce (comes with the ravioli)
1/4 c. part-skim ricotta cheese
1 tsp. dried Italian seasoning
4 hamburger buns, split

Directions:

1. Prepare toasted ravioli and sauce per package directions.

2. Combine ricotta cheese and Italian seasoning. Add Ground Beef, mixing lightly but thoroughly. Lightly shape Ground Beef into four 1/2-in. thick patties.

3. Place patties on grid over medium, ash-covered coals. Grill, covered, 8 to 10 minutes (over medium heat on preheated gas grill, covered, 7 to 9 minutes) until instant-read thermometer inserted horizontally into center registers 160°F, turning occasionally.

4. Place burger on bottom half of each bun. Evenly top burgers with marinara sauce and ravioli. Close sandwiches.

* Cook's Tip: Cooking times are for fresh or thoroughly thawed ground beef. Color is not a reliable indicator of ground beef doneness.

* Cook's Tip: You may substitute your favorite marinara sauce, if desired.

* Recipe Courtesy of The Beef Checkoff

Nutrition:

Calories: 315; Total Fat: 11g; Saturated Fat: 5g; Cholesterol: 82mg; Total Carbs: 25g; Fiber: 1g; Protein: 29g; Sodium: 373mg;