Dr. Atkins' Fromage Burger

Ingredients

• 2 lbs ground beef
• 1 tablespoon chives, chopped
• 3/4 teaspoon tarragon, crumbled
• 2 teaspoons seasoning salt
• 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
• 1/4 cup scallion, minced
• 1 small tomato, diced
• 1 egg, beaten
• 6 ounces cheddar cheese, coarsely grated
• 3 tablespoons butter, melted (optional)

Directions

1. 1

   Combine beef, chives, tarragon, salt, parsley, scallions, tomato, and egg; mix well.

2. 2

   Shape into 12 equal balls. Flatten each ball to pancake shape.

3. 3

   Divide cheese into 6 piles. Press cheese together. Place 1 pile of cheese in the center of 6 of the meat pancakes. Place second burger pancake on top. Press edges together to seal.

4. 4

   Cook on an outdoor grill, broil in oven, or saute with butter in a nonstick skillet for five minutes on each side.