1-1/2 pounds ground beef
1 medium onion, finely chopped
1 clove garlic, minced
1 cup dry whole-wheat bread crumbs
1/3 cup grated parmesan cheese
2/3 cup pine nuts
1/3 cup chopped parsley
2 eggs
1-1/2 teaspoons salt
1 teaspoon black pepper
6 whole-wheat hamburger buns (optional)

Directions
Combine beef, onion, garlic, bread crumbs, cheese, pine nuts, parsley, eggs, salt and pepper in a medium bowl. Shape meat mixture into 6 thick patties.

Oil hot grid to help prevent sticking. Grill patties, on a covered grill, over medium-hot briquettes, 10 minutes for medium doneness, turning once. Serve on buns.

Serves 6