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| | | |  | | | Cook’s Tip: To charcoal grill, place patties on grid over medium, ash-covered coals. Grill, covered, 11 to 13 minutes, turning occasionally, until instant-read thermometer inserted horizontally into center registers (160°F).
Cook’s Tip: To gas grill, preheat grill according to manufacturer’s directions for medium heat. Grill patties, covered, 7 to 8 minutes turning occasionally, until instant-read thermometer inserted horizontally into center registers (160°F).
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| | | | This recipe is an excellent source of protein, niacin, vitamin B6, vitamin B12, selenium and zinc, and a good source of iron. | |  |
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Fiesta Burgers Con Queso
30 to 35 minutes
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Ingredients: |
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pound ground beef |
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cup finely chopped onion |
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jalapeño pepper, minced |
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tablespoons finely chopped fresh cilantro |
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cup shredded Chihuahua cheese, divided |
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small tortillas, warmed or hamburger buns, split, toasted |
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Toppings: |
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Thinly sliced lettuce, chopped tomato, avocado slices, salsa, sour cream, guacamole (optional) |
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Instructions: |
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Combine ground beef, onion, jalapeño, cilantro and 1/4 cup cheese in medium bowl, mixing lightly but thoroughly. Lightly shape into four 1/2-inch thick patties. |
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Heat large nonstick skillet over medium heat until hot. Place patties in skillet; cook 10 to 12 minutes turning occasionally, until instant-read thermometer inserted horizontally into center registers (160°F). About 3
minutes before burgers are done, top evenly with remaining 1/4 cup cheese. |
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Place burgers in tortillas or buns; season with salt and black pepper, as desired. Top with desired toppings. |
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| Makes 4 servings. |
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| | | | | Nutrition information per serving: 324 calories; 18 g fat (8 g saturated fat; 7 g monounsaturated fat); 88 mg cholesterol; 170 mg sodium; 14 g carbohydrate; 1.9 g fiber; 25 g protein; 5.2 mg niacin; 0.4 mg vitamin B6; 2.4 mcg vitamin B12; 2.6 mg iron; 20.6 mcg selenium; 6.0 mg zinc. |
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