Fiesta Burgers

By Tonya_Speed

NUTRITION per serving: 444 Calories; 10g Fat; 20g Protein; 15g Carbohydrate; 2g Dietary Fiber; 37mg Cholesterol; 406mg Sodium. Exchanges: 1 Grain (Starch); 1 Lean Meat; 1/2 Vegetable; 1 Fat. Points: 9

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Ingredients

1 pound 95% lean ground beef
1/3 cup crushed nacho cheese-flavored tortilla chips
1/3 cup salsa
2 tablespoons chopped cilantro
2 tablespoons finely chopped onion
4 slices low fat Cheddar OR Monterey Jack cheese

Details

Servings 4
Adapted from SavingDinner.com

Preparation

Step 1

Preheat broiler. In a medium bowl, blend together ground beef, tortilla chips, salsa, cilantro and onion; shape into 4 burgers. Arrange patties on the rack of a broiler pan 4 inches from heat source; broil for 4 to 5 minutes per side or until centers are no longer pink, turning once. Place 1 slice of cheese on each burger during the last minute of broiling.

LC SERVING SUGGESTION: Serve a big green salad on the side.
SERVING SUGGESTION: Serve patties on whole wheat burger buns. Add corn on the cob.
KOSHER: Use your favorite soy cheese.
GLUTEN FREE: Make sure tortilla chips are gluten free.