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This recipe is an excellent source of protein, niacin, vitamin B12, selenium and zinc; and a good source of vitamin B6 and iron.

Cheeseburgers with Spicy Ranch Sauce


Ingredients:
2 pounds ground beef
8 slices American cheese
8 hamburger buns split
Romaine lettuce leaves
Tomato slices
 
Spicy Ranch Sauce:
1/2 cup prepared ranch salad dressing
2 tablespoons fresh cilantro
2 tablespoons canned, chopped green chilies
1 tablespoon green jalapeņo hot pepper sauce
Instructions:
1. Combine Spicy Ranch Sauce ingredients in medium bowl; cover and refrigerate until ready to use.
2. Lightly shape ground beef into eight 1/2-inch patties. Place patties on grid over medium, ash-covered coals. Grill, uncovered, 11 to 13 minutes to medium (160°F) doneness, until no longer pink in center and juices show no pink color, turning occasionally. About 1 minute before burgers are done, top with cheese slices.
3. Line bottom of each bun with lettuce and tomato, as desired; top with burger. Spoon sauce evenly over burgers. Close sandwiches.
Makes 4 servings.
Nutrition information per serving: 523 calories; 34 g fat (12 g saturated fat; 7 g monounsaturated fat); 111 mg cholesterol; 933 mg sodium; 24 g carbohydrate; 1.2 g fiber; 31 g protein; 4.4 mg niacin; 0.3 mg vitamin B6; 2.3 mcg vitamin B12; 3.1 mg iron; 18.3 mcg selenium; 5.3 mg zinc.
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