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Southwestern Cheeseburgers - W W

Recipe #300686 | 25 min | 10 min prep | SERVES 4 (Change Servings)

RECIPE BY: LARavenscroft

This is a recipe that I got from WW when I first started the program over 10 years ago when there were exchanges. The entire recipe, including the salad is approximately 5 points per serving

Posted on: Apr 25, 2008

Ingredients

  • 13 ounces beef top round steak, well-trimmed and cut into large chunks
  • 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
  • 1 1/2 cups red onion, minced
  • 1/2 cup red onion, wedged
  • tablespoons canned green chilies, diced
  • teaspoon chili powder
  • teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1/8 teaspoon salt
  • 1 1/2 ounces monterey jack pepper cheese, shredded
  • 1/4 cup tomato juice
  • teaspoon lime zest, grated
  • tablespoon fresh lime juice
  • teaspoon grapeseed oil
  • cups romaine lettuce, shredded
  • 15 cherry tomato, quartered
  • Directions

    1. 1
      Preheat broiler or grill.
    2. 2
      If using broiler, spray with non-stick cooking spray.
    3. 3
      In a food processor, process the beef until finely chopped.
    4. 4
      Transfer to a medium bowl and stir in 2 T of the cilantro, the minced onion, chiles, chili powder, cumin, and salt.
    5. 5
      Mix lightly with 2 forks, just until ingredients are blended.
    6. 6
      Gently shape into 4 equal patties.
    7. 7
      Place the patties on the prepared broiler rack or grill.
    8. 8
      Cook 4 inches from heat for 5 minutes.
    9. 9
      Turn the patties over and broil for another 5 minutes.
    10. 10
      Top evenly with the cheese and broil or grill until it just melts, 1 to 2 minutes.
    11. 11
      Meanwhile, make the dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together the tomato juice, lime zest, lime juice, oil and remaining 2 T of cilantro.
    12. 12
      One each of 4 plates, arrange one-fourth of the lettuce, tomatoes, and red onion wedges.
    13. 13
      Drizzle with the dressing, top with a burger and serve.

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    Nutrition Facts

    Serving Size 1 (321g)

    Recipe makes 4 servings

    The following items or measurements are not included below:

    1 teaspoon lime zest

    Calories 280
    Calories from Fat 127 (45%)
    Amount Per Serving %DV
    Total Fat 14.1g 21%
    Saturated Fat 5.8g 29%
    Monounsaturated Fat 5.1g
    Polyunsaturated Fat 1.5g
    Trans Fat 0.0g
    Cholesterol 66mg 22%
    Sodium 234mg 9%
    Potassium 801mg 22%
    Total Carbohydrate 14.2g 4%
    Dietary Fiber 3.3g 13%
    Sugars 6.6g
    Protein 24.8g 49%
    Vitamin A 3734mcg 74%
    Vitamin B6 0.7mg 35%
    Vitamin B12 2.6mcg 43%
    Vitamin C 40mg 67%
    Vitamin E 1mcg 3%
    Calcium 132mg 13%
    Iron 3mg 18%

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