Grilling Burgers!
While undercooked burgers may pose a risk of E. Coli poisoning, well done burgers may contain a potentially harmful carcinogen called hetrocyclic aromatic amine (HAA). This compound is formed when meat is cooked at too high a temperature. Toavoid HAA, try these tips:
* Chose lean cuts of Beef. Sizzling fat creates smoke, which creates HAA.
* Place the ground beef in a microwave oven on high power for 1-3 minutes just before you cook it. HAAs form when browning occurs, but precooking meat before it goes on to the grill reduces the amount of time HAAs have to form.
* Reduce the amount of meat in your burgers by adding mashed black beans, cottage cheese, or cooked rice and you will have a safer-not to mention delicious- medium-well burger.
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