Soft Taco Burgers
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I love to grill these sandwiches for quick summer meals or impromptu get-togethers around the pool. They're a snap to prepare, and no one ever guesses that they're low fat. —Joan Hallford of North Richland Hills, Texas
SERVINGS: 8
CATEGORY: Lower Fat
METHOD: Grill (gas or charcoal)
TIME: Prep/Total Time: 25 min.
Ingredients:
- 1 cup fat-free refried beans
- 1 can (4 ounces) chopped green chilies, drained, divided
- 1/4 cup chopped onion
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1-1/2 pounds lean ground beef
- 1 cup (4 ounces) shredded reduced-fat cheddar cheese
- 8 flour tortillas (6 inches), warmed
- 1 cup chopped lettuce
- 1 medium tomato, chopped
- 1/2 cup salsa
Directions:
In a large bowl, combine the beans, 2 tablespoons green chilies, onion and salt. Crumble the beef over mixture and mix well. Shape into eight 5-in. patties. Top each patty with 2 tablespoons cheddar cheese; fold in half and press edges to seal, forming a half moon.
If grilling the burgers, coat grill rack with cooking spray before starting the grill. Grill burgers, uncovered, over medium heat or broil 4 in. from the heat for 7-9 minutes on each side or until meat is no longer pink and a meat thermometer reads 160°. Serve on tortillas with lettuce, tomato, salsa and remaining chilies. Yield: 8 servings.