Bacon-Cheese Burgers with Orange Salsa

by the Editors of Publications International, Ltd.


Bacon-Cheese Burger with Orange Salsa Photo
Bacon-Cheese Burger with Orange Salsa
Yield: Makes 4 servings
Ingredients:
2
large oranges, peeled, pith removed and diced

1
jalapeño pepper,* seeded and finely chopped

1
large shallot, peeled and finely chopped

1
tablespoon minced fresh cilantro

1
teaspoon cider vinegar

1
teaspoon honey

1/4
teaspoon salt

4
slices bacon

1
pound ground beef round

1/2
cup (2 ounces) shredded sharp Cheddar cheese



 
Preparation:
1.
For orange salsa, combine oranges, jalapeño, shallot, cilantro, cider vinegar, honey and salt in medium bowl. Stir until well blended; set aside.

2.
Cook bacon in large skillet until very crisp. Drain on paper towels; crumble or chop into small pieces. Discard all but 1 tablespoon bacon drippings from skillet.

3.
Combine bacon, beef and cheese in bowl; stir gently until just mixed. Shape into 4 patties. Cook in bacon drippings remaining in skillet about 5 minutes per side or until well browned and no longer pink in center. Serve with orange salsa.



Nutritional Information:
Serving Size: 1 burger with 1/2 cup salsa
Fiber 2 g
Carbohydrate 10 g
Cholesterol 86 mg
Saturated Fat 6 g
Total Fat 13 g
Calories from Fat 42 %
Calories 285
Protein 31 g
Sodium 389 mg
Dietary Exchange:
Meat 4
Fruit 1


This recipe appears in: Beef

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