Lean Mean Cheeseburgers

Ingredients

• 1 pound Ground Beef (93% lean or leaner)
• 2 tablespoons quick-cooking oats
• 1/2 teaspoon steak seasoning blend
• 4 seeded or whole wheat hamburger buns, split
• 4 slices low-fat cheese, such as Cheddar or American

• Lettuce leaves, tomato slices (optional)

Instructions

1. Place oats in food-safe plastic bag. Seal bag securely, squeezing out excess air. Roll over bag with rolling pin to crush oats to a fine consistency.

2. Combine Ground Beef, oats, and steak seasoning blend in large bowl, mixing lightly but thoroughly. Lightly shape into four 1/2-inch patties.

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

4. Line bottom of each bun with lettuce and tomato, if desired; top with burger and cheese slice. Close sandwiches.

Alternative Cooking Method

1. Recipe can be made in a 8-quart Air Fryer. Heat Air Fryer to 350°F. Place patties in basket and, cook for, 20 to 30 minutes or until instant-read thermometer inserted horizontally into center registers 160°F, turning patties after 12 minutes.

• Test Kitchen Tips Cooking times are for fresh or thoroughly thawed ground beef. Ground beef should be cooked to an internal temperature of 160°F. Color is not a reliable indicator of ground beef doneness.