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Recipe Summary

Latino-style Beef Burger
Difficulty: Easy
Preparation: 20 min
Cooking: 15 min
Makes: 4-6 servings
Best Suited for: BBQ,

Nutritional Information

Per Serving (422 Calories, 33 g protein, 16 g fat, 35 g carbohydrate. 2.9 g fibre, sodium 771 g)

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Latino-style Beef Burger

For an added Latin twist you can substitute crushed taco shells for the breadcrumbs. These burgers are also good when made with Lean and Medium Ground Beef instead of Extra-lean -- with grilled burgers a third of the the total fat drips out as the patties cook.
1 ⅓ lb (0.6 kg)extra-lean Canadian ground beef or ground sirloin
2 tbsp (30 mL)taco spices
1egg
1 cup (250 mL)Canadian Cheddar, grated
Freshly ground pepper, to taste
4 to 6 medium tortillas
Toppings:
½ cup (125 mL)salsa
4 to 6 lettuce leaves
  1. Mix  all the ingredients together in bowl, except the tortillas and toppings. Season to taste.
  2. Divide mixture and shape into 4 to 6 patties.
  3. Cook on lightly oiled grill over medium heat (425°F/220°C) for 6 to 7 minutes per side, until digital instant read thermometer reads 160°F (71°C) when inserted sideways into each patty.
  4. Heat the tortillas and tuck patties inside each along with some salsa and lettuce.
  • Recipe adapted from Dairy Farmers of Canada. For more cheese recipes visit allyouneedischeese.ca.
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