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Cook’s Tip: To charcoal grill, 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.

Cook’s Tip: To 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.



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

Fiesta Burgers Con Queso
30 to 35 minutes

Ingredients:
1 pound ground beef
1/4 cup finely chopped onion
1 jalapeño pepper, minced
2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh cilantro
1/2 cup shredded Chihuahua cheese, divided
4 small tortillas, warmed or hamburger buns, split, toasted
 
Toppings:
Thinly sliced lettuce, chopped tomato, avocado slices, salsa, sour cream, guacamole (optional)
Instructions:
1. 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.
2. Heat large nonstick skillet over medium heat until hot. Place patties in skillet; cook 10 to 12 minutes to medium (160°F) doneness, until not pink in center and juices show no pink color, turning occasionally. About 3
minutes before burgers are done, top evenly with remaining 1/4 cup cheese.
3. Place burgers in tortillas or buns; season with salt and black pepper, as desired. Top with desired toppings.
Makes 4 servings.
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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