Ingredients

• 2 tablespoon onion
• 1 garlic clove
• 1 pound lean ground beef
• 2 egg whites
• 1/2 cup low-sodium beef broth 
• 10 low-sodium soda crackers
• 1 teaspoon dry mustard
• 1/2 tablespoon dried parsley
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper

Preparation

1. Preheat oven to 425° F.
2. Chop onion and mince garlic clove. Crush crackers and measure 1/2 cup.
3. Mix together all ingredients in a large bowl.
4. Shape meat mixture into 6 hamburger patties.
5. Place patties in a baking dish.
6. Bake uncovered for 20 minutes.

Helpful hints

• For a complete meal, add a small hamburger bun, a slice of onion, lettuce and 1 teaspoon of ketchup.
• This recipe can also be used to make meatloaf.
• For a high protein diet, make 4 patties to increase patty size to 3 ounces cooked. Protein is increased to 27 grams per serving.
• Instead of baking you can grill patties on the barbeque, turning once until thoroughly cooked.