Jalapeno and Cheddar Stuffed Hamburger

Servings

Serving size

1 burger

COOKING TIME

30 Minutes

This recipe can be multiplied and makes good leftovers.

Serve with Cole Slaw or Parsnip French Fries

Ingredients

2 ounce Reduced fat cheddar cheese (grated)

2 Tbsp. Coriander (cilantro) leaves, raw (coarsely chopped)

2 Tbsp. Pickled jalapeno peppers (minced)

7 ounces 95/5 Ground beef

1/2 tsp. Chili powder

1/4 tsp., whole Ground cumin

2 roll Whole wheat hamburger buns (or gluten-free hamburger buns)

Instructions

Place the cheddar cheese, cilantro and jalapeno in a bowl and fold together until well blended.

Form into two small discs.

Place the ground beef, chili powder and cumin in a bowl and fold together until well blended.

Pat the hamburger mixture into 4 discs.

Place one of the cheese discs in between two of the hamburger discs.

Pat together to seal the cheese inside the burger.

Chill well.

When ready to cook, grill over a hot grill or under a broiler. Serve with lettuce, tomato and a hamburger bun.

Serve this recipe with one of these vegetable side dishes.

Cole Slaw

Place celery seed, flour, dry mustard, granulated sugar, egg yolk, cayenne pepper, salt and milk in a blender. Blend on low while slowly adding the vinegar. Transfer contents of blender to a sauce pan and heat over high heat, whisking continuously. As the sauce heats, check the temperature with a…

Parsnip French Fries

Peel the parsnips and cut lengthwise into the shape of thick French fries. Place them in a mixing bowl with cold water and ice cubes. Soak for 30 minutes. Preheat oven to 400°F. After soaking the parsnips, drain them and then pat dry with a paper towel. Place the parsnips…