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Southwestern Beef & Bean Burger Wraps

By EatingWell.com

 

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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: Toss a green salad with Cilantro-Lime Vinaigrette and serve frozen mango slices for dessert.

Prep Time:
25 minutes

Ready in:
25 minutes

Yield:
4 servings

Ease of Prep:
Easy

Recipe 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

Recipe Directions

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.

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.

Health Advantages: high fiber, high potassium, high calcium, diabetes appropriate.

***We substituted Beef with Turkey!!! It was very filling after just one and healthier than a regular burger!