Recipe: Western Burgers

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Time: 25 Minutes

Western Burgers

Ground Beef burgers with avocado, jalapeño pepper, cilantro and onion? Count us in!

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Ingredients

  • 1 pound Ground Beef (93% lean or leaner)
  • 1 jalapeño pepper, seeded, chopped
  • 2 teaspoons chopped onion
  • 2 teaspoons finely chopped fresh cilantro
  • 1/8 teaspoon salt
  • 1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 4 Butter, romaine or iceberg lettuce leaves
  • 1 onion, thinly sliced
  • 1 tomato, sliced
  • 1 avocado, sliced

    • Quick Facts

  • 25 Minutes
  • 4 Servings
  • 295kcal Calories
  • 23g Protein

    • Cooking

    1. Combine Ground Beef, jalapeño, onion, cilantro, salt and black pepper in large bowl, mixing lightly but thoroughly. Lightly shape into four 1/2-inch thick patties.
    2. Place patties on grid over medium, ash-covered coals. Grill, covered, 8 to 10 minutes (over medium heat on preheated gas grill,  covered, 7 to 9 minutes) until instant-read thermometer inserted horizontally into center registers 160°F, turning occasionally.
    3. Place each burger on lettuce. Evenly top with onion, tomato and avocado. Wrap lettuce around burgers.

    Nutrition

    Serv Size Calories Total Fat Cholesterol Total Carbs Protein
    4 295kcal 19g 68mg 9g 23g

    * The % Daily Value tells you how much of a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice. 5.6g Saturated Fat; 5.8g Monounsaturated Fat; Carbohydrates; Fiber; 6.7mg NE Niacin; 0.4mg Vitamin B6; 2.1mcg Vitamin B12; 3.1mg Iron; 16.7mcg Selenium; Zinc; 72.7mg Choline;

    Courtesy of BeefItsWhatsForDinner.com