Bacon-Cheese Burgers with Orange Salsa
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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 |
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