Mexican-Style Hamburgers Tex-Mex & Southwest

Be the first to rate this recipe!

Servings
   Serves 4

Prep Time
   10 minutes

Cook Time
   15 minutes

Cooking Methods
   Broiling
   Grilling

Beef Type
   Ground Beef

Ingredients

• 1 lb. ground beef
• 1 jalapeno pepper, chopped
• 2 tsp. chopped onion
• 2 tsp. finely chopped fresh cilantro
• 1/8 tsp. salt
• 1/8 tsp. pepper
• 4 hamburger buns, split
• 4 romaine lettuce leaves
• 1 tomato, sliced
• 1 avocado, sliced
• 1 onion, thinly sliced

Instructions

Combine ground beef, jalapeno pepper, chopped onion, cilantro, salt and black pepper in large bowl, mixing lightly but thoroughly. Lightly shape into four 1/2-inch thick patties.

Place patties on grid over medium, ash-covered coals. Grill, uncovered, 11 to 13 minutes to medium (160°F) doneness, until not pink in center and juices show no pink color, turning occasionally.

Line bottom of each bun with lettuce leaf; top with burger, tomato, avocado and sliced onion. Close sandwiches.

Suggestions

Cook's Tip: To prepare on gas grill, preheat grill according to manufacturer's directions for medium heat. Grill patties, covered, 7 to 8 minutes to medium (160°F) doneness, until not pink in center and juices show no pink color, turning occasionally.

Nutritional Information

Nutrition information per serving: 439 calories; 25 g fat (7 g saturated fat; 7 g monounsaturated fat); 77 mg cholesterol; 345 mg sodium; 29 g carbohydrate; 3.1 g fiber; 28 g protein; 6.2 mg niacin; 0.4 mg vitamin B6; 2.4 mcg vitamin B12; 7.9 mg iron; 26.8 mcg selenium; 5.7 mg zinc.