St. Louis Burgers
Courtesy of The Beef Checkoff
 
Servings: 4
Prep Time: 10 Min.
Cook Time: 10 Min.
What you need:
* 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
What to do:
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
Nutritional information:
Calories: 315;   Total Fat: 11g;   Saturated Fat: 5g;   Cholesterol: 82mg;   Total Carbs: 25g;   Fiber: 1g;   Protein: 29g;   Sodium: 373mg;