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Southwestern Beef & Bean Burger Wraps

:  January/February 2007

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Kids and adults alike will love these quick, zippy burgers. The beans make the burgers a little fragile, so be careful when taking them off the broiler pan. Make it a meal: Serve a green salad and frozen mango slices for dessert.


READER'S COMMENT:
"So fast and easy to make. These were ready very quickly. Easy for my 4 year old to eat. Doesn't fall apart on him like a burrito would. "
Southwestern Beef & Bean Burger Wraps Recipe

Makes: 4 servings

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Nutrition Profile

Low cholesterol | High fiber | High potassium |

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Ingredients

  • 12 ounces 93%-lean ground beef
  • 1 cup refried beans
  • 1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro
  • 1 tablespoon chopped pickled jalapenos
  • 1 avocado, peeled and pitted
  • 1/2 cup prepared salsa
  • 1/8 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 4 whole-wheat tortillas, warmed (see Tip)
  • 2 cups shredded romaine lettuce
  • 1/2 cup shredded pepper Jack cheese
  • 1 lime, cut into 4 wedges

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Preparation

  1. Position oven rack in upper third of oven; preheat broiler. Coat a broiler pan with cooking spray.
  2. Gently combine ground beef, beans, cilantro and jalapenos in a medium bowl (do not overmix). Shape into four 5-by-2-inch oblong patties and place on the prepared pan.
  3. Broil the patties until an instant-read thermometer inserted into the center reads 165°F, 12 to 14 minutes.
  4. Meanwhile, mash together avocado, salsa and garlic powder in a small bowl.
  5. Place tortillas on a clean work surface. Spread each with the guacamole, then sprinkle with lettuce and cheese. Top each with a burger and roll into a wrap. Serve immediately, with lime wedges.

Tips & Notes

  • Tip: To warm tortillas: Wrap in foil; bake at 300°F until steaming, about 5 minutes. Or wrap in barely damp paper towels and microwave on High for 30 to 45 seconds.

Nutrition

Per serving: 455 calories; 20 g fat ( 6 g sat , 7 g mono ); 62 mg cholesterol; 42 g carbohydrates; 28 g protein; 9 g fiber; 716 mg sodium; 749 mg potassium.

Nutrition Bonus: Vitamin C (50% daily value), Vitamin A (45% dv), Fiber & Zinc (40% dv), Folate & Potassium (23% dv), Magnesium (20% dv)

Carbohydrate Servings: 2

Exchanges: 2 1/2 starch, 1 vegetable, 3 lean meat, 1 fat


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Recipe Categories

Style/Theme
Quick (total 30 min. or less)
Budget
Entertaining, casual
Everyday favorites
Main Ingredient
Beans/Legumes
Beef
Type of Dish
Main dish, combination meal
Main dish, meat
Sandwich
Preparation/ Technique
Broil
Meal/Course
Dinner

Ethnic/Regional
American
Southwest
Season
Spring
Summer
Fall
Winter
Health & Diet Considerations
Low cholesterol
High fiber
High potassium
Holiday
Father's Day
July 4th
Labor Day
Memorial Day
Super Bowl
Ease of Preparation
Easy
Total Time
30 minutes or less
Servings
4
Publication
January/February 2007
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