Grilled Mushroom-Swiss Burgers

Prep Time: 35 Minutes • Start to Finish: 35 Minutes • Makes 6 burgers

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• 2 tablespoons butter
• 1 package (8 oz) sliced fresh mushrooms
• 3 tablespoons soy sauce
• 3 large garlic cloves, sliced or finely chopped
• 1½ lb lean (at least 80%) ground beef
• ½ teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon salt
• ½ teaspoon pepper
• 6 slices Swiss cheese
• 6 burger buns, split
• 2 medium tomatoes, sliced
• 1 medium onion, sliced

1 Heat gas or charcoal grill. In 12-inch nonstick skillet, melt butter over medium-high heat. Add mushrooms, soy sauce and garlic; cook until mushrooms are tender and liquid evaporates. Set aside; keep warm.

2 Shape beef into 6 (½-inch-thick) patties. Sprinkle with garlic powder, salt and pepper. Place patties on grill over medium heat. Cover grill; cook 10 to 12 minutes, turning once, until meat thermometer inserted in center of patties reads 160°F. Place cheese slices on top of burgers during last 1 to 2 minutes of cooking time. Cover and cook until cheese is melted.

3 Place burgers in buns. Divide cooked mushrooms evenly over burgers. Top with tomatoes and onion.

1 Burger: Calories 440 (Calories from Fat 200); Total Fat 23g (Saturated Fat 10g, Trans Fat 1.5g); Cholesterol 95mg; Sodium 1160mg; Total Carbohydrate 28g (Dietary Fiber 2g); Protein 30g Exchanges: 1 Starch, 2½ Vegetable, 3 Medium-Fat Meat, 1½ Fat Carbohydrate Choices: 2