SOUTHWEST BURGERS

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"This is my lightened up version of a cheese stuffed gourmet Southwest burger I loved from a stand in Texas. This version is just as good but better for the waistline." -Deborah Forbes, Fort Worth, Texas

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 40m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 17

Ingredients

1 can (15 ounces) black beans, rinsed and drained
1 small red onion, finely chopped
1/2 cup frozen corn, thawed
1/4 cup dry bread crumbs
1 can (4 ounces) chopped green chilies
2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/2 pound lean ground beef (90% lean)
1/2 pound extra-lean ground turkey
1/2 cup fat-free mayonnaise
1/4 cup salsa
8 slices pepper Jack cheese (1/2 ounce each)
8 whole wheat hamburger buns, split
OPTIONAL TOPPINGS:
Lettuce leaves, tomato slices and red onion rings

Steps:

In a large bowl, coarsely mash beans. Stir in the onion, corn, bread crumbs, chilies, Worcestershire sauce and seasonings. Crumble beef and turkey over mixture and mix well. Shape into eight patties. Refrigerate for 1 hour. Combine mayonnaise and salsa; refrigerate until serving., Lightly oil the grill rack. Grill burgers, covered, over medium heat or broil 4 in. from the heat for 5-7 minutes on each side or until a thermometer reads 165° and juices run clear., Top with cheese; cover and grill 1-2 minutes longer or until cheese is melted. Serve on buns with toppings if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 341 calories, Fat 10g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 45mg cholesterol, Sodium 698mg sodium, Carbohydrate 42g carbohydrate (8g sugars, Fiber 7g fiber), Protein 24g protein. Diabetic Exchanges