Description
These Beef Zucchini Corn Burgers combine juicy smoked beef with sweet corn kernels and fresh grated zucchini for a moist, flavorful patty that’s perfect for summer grilling or quick weeknight meals. The simple blend of breadcrumbs, egg, garlic powder, and onion powder binds the ingredients while keeping the texture light. Serve on toasted buns with lettuce, tomato, and your favorite condiments for a satisfying, protein‑rich dinner that the whole family will love. Serve with coleslaw, extra crunc
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound ground smoked beef
- 1 medium zucchini (grated)
- 1 cup fresh corn kernels
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
- 1 egg
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- salt and pepper to taste
- olive oil for grilling
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine ground smoked beef, grated zucchini, corn, breadcrumbs, egg, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper. Mix until well combined.
- Form mixture into four patties about ½ inch thick.
- Heat a skillet or grill pan over medium heat, add olive oil, and cook patties 5‑6 minutes per side until internal temperature reaches 160°F.
- Let rest briefly before serving on buns with desired toppings.
Notes
- Pat zucchini dry to avoid soggy burgers. Use a meat thermometer for perfect doneness. Toast buns for added texture. Can be frozen raw for later use.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 burger
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 540mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
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