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Mexican Beef Patties

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Servings 4 people

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup chopped plum tomatoes Roma
  • 1 tablespoon chopped onion
  • 1 tablespoon chopped jalapeño
  • 1 tablespoon chopped cilantro
  • 1/2 tablespoon lime juice
  • 1/4 teaspoon sea salt divided
  • 1 pound 95% lean ground beef
  • 2.25 ounces canned diced green chilis
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons taco seasoning mix
  • olive oil
  • 1/4 cup shredded low fat Cheddar cheese

Instructions
 

  • Prepare salsa: In a medium bowl, combine first 5 ingredients (tomatoes through lime juice); stir in 1/8 teaspoon of salt; set aside.
  • In a large bowl, combine ground beef, diced green chilies, taco seasoning mix and remaining salt; blend well.
  • Divide mixture into 4 equal portions, shaping each into a 1/2-inch patty.
  • Coat a large skillet with a little olive oil over medium heat; add beef patties and cook for 6 minutes per side.
  • Top each patty evenly with cheese and cook for 2 minutes or until burgers are done and cheese has melted.
  • Serve patties with salsa.

Notes

LC SERVING SUGGESTION: Serve a big green salad on the side. SERVING SUGGESTION: Add buttered corn on the cob. KOSHER: Make sure ground beef is certified kosher and use your favorite soy cheese (or skip it). GLUTEN FREE: Make sure canned green chilies and taco seasoning mix are gluten-free. NUTRITION: per serving: 319 Calories; 3g Fat; 13g Protein; 4g Carbohydrate; 1g Dietary Fiber; 33mg Cholesterol; 293mg Sodium. Exchanges: 0 Lean Meat; 1/2 Vegetable; 0 Fruit; 0 Fat; 0 Other Carbohydrates. Points: 2
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