Hamburger Recipes: Beef Burger

• 1 1/2 pounds extra-lean ground beef
• 1/3 cup sweet vermouth
• 1/4 cup lightly packed fresh basil - minced
• 1/4 cup red onion - minced
• 1/3 cup unseasoned bread crumbs
• 8 sun-dried tomatoes -soaked in hot water about 3 minutes-until softened - finely minced
• 2 tablespoons nonfat Italian salad dressing
• 2 teaspoons garlic salt
• vegetable oil-for brushing on grill
• 6 hamburger buns-or rolls
• 6 slices red onion -- optional
• basil leaves -- optional

Prepare grill according to manufacturer's instructions. In medium bowl, combine all ingredients.

Shape mixture into 6 patties. Brush the grill with vegetable oil.

Grill burgers 5 to 8 minutes on each side, or until cooked through.

Serve on hamburger buns. Top with red onion and basil, if desired.