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Mexican Chili-Cheese Burgers




Source of Recipe


Cooking Light- 07/01/96






List of Ingredients



• 1 pound ground round
  
• 1 cup chopped seeded plum tomato
  
• 1/4 cup minced fresh cilantro
  
• 1 tablespoon chili powder
  
• 2 teaspoons minced seeded jalapeno pepper
  
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
  
• 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
  
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
  
• 1/4 teaspoon pepper
  
• Cooking spray
  
• 4 (3/4-ounce) slices reduced-fat Monterey Jack or cheddar cheese
  
• 1/4 cup fat-free sour cream
  
• 4 (1-1/2-ounce) hamburger buns
  
• 4 iceberg lettuce leaves
  
• 8 (1/4-inch-thick) slices tomato
  
• Grilled onions (optional)
  






Instructions



1. Combine first 9 ingredients in a bowl; stir well. Divide mixture into 4 equal portions, shaping into 1/2-inch-thick patties.
   
2. Prepare grill. Place patties on grill rack coated with cooking spray; grill 6 minutes on each side or until done. Place 1 cheese slice on top of each patty; cover and grill an additional minute or until cheese melts.
   
3. Spread 1 tablespoon of sour cream over top half of each bun, and set aside. Place patties on bottom halves of buns; top each with lettuce, tomato, onions (if desired), and top half of bun.
   
4. YIELD: 4 servings
   
5. calories: 381 carbohydrates: 28.1 g cholesterol: 84 mg fat: 13.1 g sodium: 655 mg protein: 36.3 g calcium: 212 mg iron: 4.2 mg fiber: 1.7 g