Fiesta Burgers Con Queso
Total Recipe Time: 30 to 35 minutes
Makes 4 servings
Ingredients
1 pound Ground Beef
1/4 cup finely chopped onion
1 jalapeño pepper, minced
2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh cilantro
1/2 cup shredded Chihuahua cheese, divided
4 small tortillas, warmed or hamburger buns, split, toasted
Toppings:
Thinly sliced lettuce, chopped tomato, avocado slices, salsa, sour cream, guacamole (optional)
Instructions
1. Combine Ground Beef, onion, jalapeño, cilantro and 1/4 cup cheese in medium bowl, mixing lightly but thoroughly. Lightly shape into four 1/2-inch thick patties.
2. Heat large nonstick skillet over medium heat until hot. Place patties in skillet; cook 10 to 12 minutes turning occasionally, until instant-read thermometer inserted horizontally into center registers 160°F, turning occasionally. About 3 minutes before burgers are done, top evenly with remaining 1/4 cup cheese.
3. Place burgers in tortillas or buns; season with salt and black pepper, as desired. Top with desired toppings.
Cook's Tip: To grill, place patties on grid over medium, ash-covered coals. Grill, covered, 8 to 10 minutes (over medium heat on preheated gas grill, 7 to 9 minutes), until instant-read thermometer inserted horizontally into center registers 160°F, turning occasionally.
Cooking times are for fresh or thoroughly thawed Ground Beef. Color is not a reliable indicator of Ground Beef doneness.
Nutritional Information
Nutrition information per serving, using 80% lean ground beef: 324 calories; 18 g fat (8 g saturated fat; 7 g monounsaturated fat); 88 mg cholesterol; 17 mg sodium; 14 g carbohydrate; 1.9 g fiber; 25 g protein; 5.2 mg niacin; 0.4 mg vitamin B6; 2.4 mcg vitamin B12; 2.6 mg iron; 20.6 mcg selenium; 6 mg zinc.
This recipe is an excellent source of protein, niacin, vitamin B6, vitamin B12, selenium and zinc; and a good source of iron.
See Also
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