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Mexican Burgers

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Chopped onion with chili powder and your choice of either rice or bulgur and extra lean ground beef pull together these nutritious Mexican inspired burgers.

Recipe Ingredients

1/2 cup chopped onion
2 tablespoons chili powder
1/2 cup bulgur (or 1 cup cooked rice)
1/2 cup water
1 teaspoon lime juice
1 egg white
1 pound extra lean ground beef

Recipe Directions

Burger Dry saute onion and chili powder for 1 minute over medium heat. Add bulgur. Cook 1 minute more. Add water. Remove from heat. (Substitute cooked rice instead of bulgur, if desired.) Mix with remaining ingredients and form into 8 patties. Grill or barbecue about 8 minutes per side. Top with low-fat yogurt or sour cream, salsa, shredded lettuce, sliced tomatoes or cucumbers, chopped green or red pepper, and chopped green onion. Serving Suggestion: Serve with Low-Calorie Guacamole, Nachos, and Salsa Soup.

In same skillet, combine sauerkraut and onions. Stir in rice and water. Add balls and crushed tomatoes. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer, covered for 30 minutes or until rice is done.

Nutrition information per burger:
Recipe makes 4 servings
Serving size: 1 burger
Calories: 360
Fat: 11g
Fiber: 13g

See also:
Mexican Brunch
Mexican Skillet Spaghetti
Mexican Fish Stew
Mexican Style Bow Ties
Lettuce Tortilla Wraps
Jalapeno Tortilla Wraps
Potatoes Mexicano

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