Asian "Salisbury Steaks"

Asian "Salisbury" Steaks

Recipe Inspired By : Eating Well, Feb/Mar 2006

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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1 pound ground beef, extra lean
3/4 cup red bell pepper -- finely diced
3/4 cup scallions -- chopped
1/4 cup dry breadcrumbs -- plain
4 tablespoons hoisin sauce -- divided
2 tablespoons fresh ginger -- minced
Cooking Spray
1/2 cup low sodium chicken broth
1/4 teaspoon low sodium soy sauce
salt and pepper -- to taste

1. Place rack in upper third of oven; preheat the broiler. Coat a broiler pan and rack with cooking spray.

2. Gently mix beef, bell pepper, scallions, breadcrumbs, 3 tablespoons hoisin sauce and ginger in a medium bowl until just combined. Form the mixture into 4 oblong patties and place on the broiler-pan rack. Spray the tops of the patties with 1 spray. Broil, flipping once, until cooked through, about 4 minutes per side.

3. Heat the chicken stock, remaining tablespoon of hoisin sauce, and soy sauce in a small saucepan. Bring to a boil over med-low heat and simmer until thickened and reduced by about half. Season with salt and pepper as desired. Spoon the pan sauce over the salisbury patties.

Yield:
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Per Serving (excluding unknown items): 349 Calories; 20g Fat (53.2% calories from fat); 25g Protein; 16g Carbohydrate; 2g Dietary Fiber; 79mg Cholesterol; 473mg Sodium. Exchanges: 1/2 Grain(Starch); 3 Lean Meat; 1/2 Vegetable; 2 Fat; 1/2 Other Carbohydrates.

NOTES : Serve with brown rice and broccoli.

This would make an excellent wrap filling for lettuce or a scallion pancake.