Mexicali Burgers
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Mexicali Burger
YIELD Makes 4 servings
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INGREDIENTS
| Guacamole (recipe) | |
| 1 | pound ground beef |
| 1/3 | cup crushed tortilla chips |
| 1/3 | cup salsa or picante sauce |
| 3 | tablespoons finely chopped fresh cilantro |
| 2 | tablespoons finely chopped onion |
| 1 | teaspoon ground cumin |
| 4 | slices Monterey Jack or Cheddar cheese |
| 4 | kaiser rolls or hamburger buns, split |
| Lettuce leaves | |
| Sliced tomatoes | |
PREPARATION:
- To prevent sticking, spray grill with nonstick cooking spray. Prepare coals for grilling. Meanwhile, prepare Guacamole.
- Combine beef, tortilla chips, salsa, cilantro, onion and cumin in medium bowl until well blended. Shape mixture into 4 burgers. Place burgers on grid over medium heat. Grill, covered, 8 to 10 minutes (or, uncovered, 13 to 15 minutes) to medium (160°F), turning once. Place 1 slice cheese on each burger during last 1 to 2 minutes of grilling. If desired, place rolls, cut side down, on grill to toast lightly during last 1 to 2 minutes of grilling. Place burgers between rolls; top burgers with Guacamole. Serve with lettuce and tomatoes. Garnish as desired.
This recipe appears in:
Mexican
NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION:
| Sodium | 931 mg |
| Protein | 36 g |
| Fiber | 1 g |
| Carbohydrate | 40 g |
| Cholesterol | 95 mg |
| Total Fat | 31 g |
| Calories | 587 |
DIETARY EXCHANGE:
| Fat | 5 |
| Meat | 3 |
| Starch | 2-1/2 |
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