Chipotle Cheeseburgers Recipe
Prep/Total Time: 25 min. Yield: 4 Servings
Ingredients
1 small onion, finely chopped
2 tablespoons minced fresh cilantro
1 chipotle pepper in adobo sauce, finely chopped
1 teaspoon onion powder
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon seasoned salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 pound ground beef
4 slices part-skim mozzarella cheese
4 hamburger buns, split and toasted
Lettuce leaves and tomato slices, optional
Directions
In a small bowl, combine the first seven ingredients. Crumble beef over mixture and mix well. Shape into four patties.
Grill, covered, over medium heat or broil 4 in. from the heat for 5-7 minutes on each side or until a thermometer reads 160° and juices run clear. Top with cheese. Cook 1-2 minutes longer or until cheese is melted. Serve on buns with lettuce and tomato if desired. Yield: 4 servings.
Buffalo Turkey Burgers Recipe
Prep/Total Time: 25 min. Yield: 4 Servings
Ingredients
2 tablespoons Louisiana-style hot sauce, divided
2 teaspoons ground cumin
2 teaspoons chili powder
2 garlic cloves, minced
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1 pound lean ground turkey
4 whole wheat hamburger buns, split
1 cup shredded lettuce
2 celery ribs, chopped
2 tablespoons fat-free blue cheese salad dressing
Directions
In a large bowl, combine 1 tablespoon hot sauce, cumin, chili powder, garlic, salt and pepper. Crumble turkey over mixture and mix well. Shape into four patties.
In a large nonstick skillet coated with cooking spray, cook patties over medium heat for 4-5 minutes on each side or until a meat thermometer reads 165° and juices run clear.
Serve on buns with lettuce, celery, blue cheese dressing and remaining hot sauce. Yield: 4 servings.
Beef 'n' Pork Burgers Recipe
Ingredients
4 bacon strips, diced
1 large onion, finely chopped
1 garlic clove, minced
1-1/2 cups soft bread crumbs
1 egg, lightly beaten
1/2 cup water
1 tablespoon dried parsley flakes
2 to 3 teaspoons salt
1/4 teaspoon dried marjoram
1/4 teaspoon paprika
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 pound ground beef
1 pound ground pork
8 hamburger buns, split and toasted
Mayonnaise, lettuce leaves and tomato slices
Directions
In a small skillet, cook bacon, onion and garlic over medium heat until the bacon is crisp; drain and place in a small bowl. Stir in the bread crumbs, egg, water, parsley, salt, marjoram, paprika and pepper. Crumble beef and pork over the mixture and mix well. Shape into eight 3/4-in.-thick patties.
Grill, uncovered, over medium-hot heat for 4-5 minutes on each side or until a thermometer reads 160°. Serve on buns with mayonnaise, lettuce and tomato. Yield: 8 servings.
