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Southwest Cheeseburgers
25 to 30 minutes
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Ingredients: |
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pound ground beef (75% to 80% lean) |
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cup finely chopped green onions |
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teaspoon ground cumin |
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Salt and pepper |
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hamburger buns, split, toasted |
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cup shredded Mexican cheese blend |
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cup chopped tomato |
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Instructions: |
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Combine ground beef, green onions and cumin in medium bowl, mixing lightly but thoroughly. Lightly shape into four 1/2-inch thick patties. |
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Place patties on grid over medium, ash-covered coals. Grill, uncovered, 11 to 13 minutes (over medium heat on preheated gas grill, covered, 7 to 8 minutes), turning occasionally, until instant-read thermometer inserted horizontally into center registers (160°F). Season with salt and pepper, as desired. |
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Place burger on bottom of each bun; top with cheese and tomato. Close sandwiches. |
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| Makes 4 servings. |
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| | | | | Nutrition information per serving: 381 calories; 19 g fat (8 g saturated fat;
7 g monounsaturated fat); 83 mg cholesterol; 313 mg sodium; 23 g carbohydrate;
1.4 g fiber; 28 g protein; 6.3 mg niacin; 0.4 mg vitamin B6; 2.4 mcg vitamin B12;
3.8 mg iron; 26.8 mcg selenium; 5.8 mg zinc. |
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