Mexican Beef Burgers

  Lunch

"When half the family requested hamburgers and the others wanted tacos, my daughter-in-law and I came up with this compromise,"

Mexican Beef Burgers

Average Rating: 5

TOTAL TIME: Prep/Total Time: 25 min.
YIELD: 8 servings.

Ingredients

  • 2 cans (4 ounces each) chopped green chilies
  • 2 eggs, lightly beaten
  • 1/3 cup salsa
  • 1/4 cup finely chopped onion
  • 1 garlic clove, minced
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon pepper
  • 2 pounds ground beef
  • 3/4 cup finely crushed corn chips
  • 8 flour tortillas (10 inches), warmed

  • TOPPING:
  • Chopped tomatoes
  • Chopped ripe olives
  • Shredded cheddar cheese
  • Shredded lettuce
  • Salsa
  • Sour cream

Instructions

  • 1. In a large bowl, combine the first seven ingredients. Crumble beef and chips over mixture; mix well. Shape into eight patties.
  • 2. Grill, covered, over medium heat or broil 4 in. from the heat for 6-9 minutes on each side or until no longer pink. Wrap burgers and desired toppings in tortillas.

Nutrition Facts

1 each: 508 calories, 22g fat (7g saturated fat), 128mg cholesterol, 890mg sodium, 37g carbohydrate (1g sugars, 7g fiber), 31g protein.

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