Tuesday, May 24, 2011

Fajita Burgers

 1 pound 90%-lean ground beef
3/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro, divided
1/2 cup finely chopped red onion
1/4 cup chopped scallions
2 teaspoons minced garlic
1 tablespoon chili powder, preferably New Mexican
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano, preferably Mexican
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/3 cup reduced-fat mayonnaise
1 tablespoon lime juice
1 tablespoon chopped chipotle chile in adobo, (see Ingredient Note)
1/2 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
4 French rolls, preferably whole-wheat, split and toasted
2 roasted Anaheim or poblano peppers, (see Tip)
1 cup shredded green cabbage
4 slices tomato
4 thin slice red onion
Step 1
Preheat grill to medium-high.
Step 2
Place beef, 1/4 cup cilantro, onion, scallions, garlic, chili powder, cumin, oregano, pepper and salt in a large bowl. Gently combine, without overmixing, until evenly incorporated. Form into 4 equal patties, about 1/2 inch thick and oval-shaped to match the rolls.
Step 3
Combine the remaining 1/2 cup cilantro, mayonnaise, lime juice and chipotle in a small bowl.
Step 4
Peel the roasted peppers, halve lengthwise and remove the seeds.
Step 5
Oil the grill rack (see Tip). Grill the burgers until an instant-read thermometer inserted in the center registers 165°F, about 6 minutes per side. Top with cheese and cook until it is melted, about 1 minute more.
Step 6
Assemble the burgers on toasted rolls with the chipotle mayonnaise, half a roasted pepper, cabbage, tomato and onion.

NUTRITION INFO
Per serving
Calories: 416
Carbohydrates: 34g
Fat: 19g
Protein: 30g
Dietary Fiber: 7g
Saturated Fat: 7g
Monounsaturated Fat: 6g
Cholesterol: 82mg
Potassium: 628mg
Sodium: 695mg
Exchanges: 2 starch, 3 1/2 medium-fat meat
Carbohydrate Servings: 2
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