Two Pepper Burgers with Chipotle Mayonnaise

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Thursday, January 01, 2004

Categories:

Tex-Mex Entree

Yield:

4 servings

Ingredients:

1/4 cup fat-free mayonnaise
1 chipotle pepper in adobo sauce, seeded and finely diced
¼ cup finely chopped shallots
1 jalapeño pepper, seeded and finely diced
1 clove garlic, minced
1 teaspoon Cajun seasoning
1 pound 96% fat-free ground beef
¼ cup 2% milk reduced fat cheese, shredded
4 hamburger buns, toasted

Directions:

1. In a small bowl combine mayonnaise and chipotle pepper, cover and chill until time to serve.
2. In a large bowl combine shallot, jalapeño, garlic, Cajun seasoning and ground beef. Shape into 4 patties.
3. Place on unheated rack of a broiler pan. Broil 4-5 inches from heat 6-7 minutes on each side or until internal temperature reaches 160 degrees.
4. Top with shredded cheese and broil another 30 seconds or until cheese is melted.
5. Serve on buns with chipotle mayonnaise.

Nutrition Facts:

315 calories, 24g carbohydrate, 33g protein, 10g fat, 4g saturated fat, 75mg cholesterol, 1.8g dietary fiber, 539mg sodium

Exchanges per serving: 1 ½ starch, 3 1/2 lean meat

Source:

Adapted recipe by Jennifer Parham, RD, LD/Siegfried Health Center, St. John Medical Ctr.