Spicy Beef and Bean Burgers

Shape these Mexican-style burgers in oval patties, then broil, and wrap in tortillas to serve.


Spicy Beef and Bean Burgers


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Prep Time: 15 mins
Total Time: 27 mins
Servings: Makes 8 servings.
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Ingredients
 
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  • 1    slightly beaten egg whiteOn Sale
  • 1/2 of a  15-ounce  can (3/4 cup) pinto beans, drained and mashedOn Sale
  • 1/4  cup  soft whole wheat bread crumbsOn Sale
  • 1/4  cup  finely chopped celeryOn Sale
  • 1  tablespoon  canned diced green chili peppers or 1 teaspoon chopped canned jalapeno peppersOn Sale
  • 1/8  teaspoon  garlic powderOn Sale
  • 1  pound  lean ground beefOn Sale
  • 4  8-inch  flour tortillas, halvedOn Sale
  •   8  lettuce leavesOn Sale
  • 1  cup  salsaOn Sale

Directions
1.
In a large mixing bowl combine egg white, beans, bread crumbs, celery, chili peppers, and garlic powder. Add ground beef, mix well.
2.
Shape meat mixture into eight 1/2-inch-thick oval burgers.
3.
Place burgers on the unheated rack of a broiler pan. Broil 4 inches from the heat for 12 to 14 minutes or until an instant-read thermometer inserted in side of burger registers 160 degrees F, turning once.
4.
To serve, place a lettuce leaf and a burger in the center of each tortilla half. Top with 1 tablespoon of the salsa. Bring ends of tortilla up and over burger. Top with another tablespoon salsa. Makes 8 servings.

Make-Ahead Tip
Prepare burgers but do not cook. Wrap burgers individually in freezer paper or foil and place in airtight freezer container or plastic freezer bag. Seal, label, and freeze uncooked meat patties. To use, thaw completely in refrigerator overnight. Cook as directed above.

Nutrition information
Calories 180, Total Fat 5 g, Cholesterol 40 mg, Sodium 257 mg, Carbohydrate 17 g, Protein 15 g. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet
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