Sun-Dried Tomato Burgers

Cookbook club in the house!!!  Such a fun group of ladies - and it was full of wedding and baby talk!!  Danielle is getting married in 9 days (yes, I made Danielle wear that hat...) - and Burkes is due with baby Burkes in 8 weeks!!  So exciting for both of them!!

Our menu tonight was awesome!!!  We had these burgers with German Potato Salad and Grilled Summer Fruit.  So so good!!  I wish we had more for leftovers cause I'm totally craving the meal again!!  We all agreed that you could make these burgers even MORE amazing with some cheese - so feel free to try that out when you make them!  The "dressing spread" had a kick for those that don't like spice - and for those that do like spice - add more jalapeno (or keep some seeds on there).  BUNS - totally worth buying onion hamburger buns....so good with this burger!!

Great Grilling and Casual Cookouts - makes 4 servings

Ingredients:

1lb lean ground beef

1 tablespoon finely chopped, drained, oil-packed sun-dried tomatoes

1 teaspoon finely shredded lemon peel

1/4 cup light mayo dressing

2 tablespoons snipped fresh basil

1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and finely chopped

4 onion hamburger buns

1 cup lightly packed arugula or spinach leaves

In a medium bowl combine beef, tomatoes, lemon peel, 1/2 teaspoon salt and pepper; mix lightly but thoroughly.  Shape into 4 1/2-inch-thick patties.  Grill patties on the rack of an uncovered grill directly over medium heat for 14-18 minutes or until no pink remains, turning once.

Meanwhile, in a small bowl combine mayo dressing, basil, and jalapeno pepper; mix well.  For the last 1-2 minutes of grilling, place buns, cut sides down, on grill rack to toast.  Top bottom halves of buns with burgers.  Top with mayo dressing mixture and spinach.  Add bun tops.  Then eat with a bunch of amazing people :)