Mom’s Favorite Olive Burgers

When she was in her 80s, my mom would reminisce about olive burgers at Coney Island. I used her instructions to make one and ended up pleasing both of us. —Lorraine Hickman, Lansing, MI Takes: 25 min. • Makes: 4 servings

1 lb. ground beef 2 tsp. reduced-sodium soy sauce 2 tsp. Worcestershire sauce 1/4 tsp. garlic powder 1/4 tsp. onion powder

1 Tbsp. butter 1/2 cup sliced green olives with pimientos, drained 1/4 cup Miracle Whip or mayonnaise 1 Tbsp. stone-ground mustard 4 hamburger buns, toasted 1/4 cup crumbled feta cheese, optional

Bibb lettuce leaves, optional

1. In a large bowl, combine beef, soy sauce, Worcestershire, garlic powder and onion powder, mixing lightly but thoroughly. Shape into four 1/2-in.-thick patties, indenting the center slightly.

2. Melt butter in a large nonstick skillet; cook burgers over medium heat until a thermometer reads

160°, 4-6 minutes on each side.

3. Meanwhile, in a small bowl combine olives, Miracle Whip and mustard. Serve burgers on buns with olive mixture. If desired, top with feta cheese and lettuce.

Per serving: 425 cal., 24g fat (8g sat. fat), 79mg chol., 837mg sod., 25g carb. (5g sugars, 1g fiber), 25g pro.