CAJUN BEEF BURGERS

1 tblsp margarine, butter or oil

¼ cup chopped celery

¼ cup chopped onion

¼ cup chopped carrot

2 tblsp chopped fresh parsley

1 1b lean, ground beef

1 tblsp dried Cajun seasoning

¼ tsp hot sauce

4 burger buns, split

Heat grill.  Melt margarine or oil in skillet.  Add celery, onion, carrot and parsley; cook and stir 4-5 mins until vegetables are tender.

In a bowl, combine vegetables, beef, Cajun seasoning and hot sauce; mix well.

Shape into 4 patties ½ inch thick.  Refrigerate for 30 mins.

Place on hot grill for 15 mins until thoroughly cooked.

Place on buns.

Cajun Seasoning

1 tsp (8 tsp) paprika

½ tsp (4 tsp) dried thyme, crushed

¼ tsp (2 tsp) garlic powder

¼ tsp (2 tsp) black pepper

¼ tsp (2 tsp) dried oregano, crushed

⅛ tsp (1 tsp) salt

⅛ tsp (1 tsp) red pepper (cayenne)

Mix together ingredients.  To make a larger amount use measurements in brackets.  Store in spice jar.