TLC Cooking "Bacon-Cheese Burgers with Orange Salsa"

Bacon-Cheese Burgers with Orange Salsa

Bacon-Cheese Burger with Orange Salsa

YIELD Makes 4 servings
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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

*Jalapeño peppers can sting and irritate the skin, so wear rubber gloves when handling peppers and do not touch your eyes.

PREPARATION:

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

This recipe appears in: Beef

NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION:

DIETARY EXCHANGE:

Meat	4
Fruit	1