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Latino-style Beef Burger

For an added Latin twist you can substitute crushed taco shells for the breadcrumbs. These burgers are also good when made with Lean and Medium Ground Beef instead of Extra-lean -- with grilled burgers a third of the the total fat drips out as the patties cook.

 

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Yields6 Servings
Prep Time20 minsCook Time15 minsTotal Time35 mins
 1 ⅓ lb (0.6 kg) extra-lean Canadian ground beef or ground sirloin
 2 tbsp (30 mL) taco spices
 1 egg
 1 cup (250 mL) Canadian Cheddar, grated
 ¼ cup (50 mL) breadcrumbs
 Freshly ground pepper, to taste
 4 to 6 medium tortillas
 Toppings: ½ cup (125 mL) salsa
 4 to 6 lettuce leaves
1

Mix all the ingredients together in bowl, except the tortillas and toppings. Season to taste.

2

Divide mixture and shape into 6 patties.

3

Cook on lightly oiled grill over medium heat (425°F/220°C) for 10 to 14 minutes, turning twice, until digital instant read thermometer reads 160°F (71°C) when inserted sideways into each patty.

4

Heat the tortillas and tuck patties inside each along with some salsa and lettuce.

Ingredients

 1 ⅓ lb (0.6 kg) extra-lean Canadian ground beef or ground sirloin
 2 tbsp (30 mL) taco spices
 1 egg
 1 cup (250 mL) Canadian Cheddar, grated
 ¼ cup (50 mL) breadcrumbs
 Freshly ground pepper, to taste
 4 to 6 medium tortillas
 Toppings: ½ cup (125 mL) salsa
 4 to 6 lettuce leaves

Directions

1

Mix all the ingredients together in bowl, except the tortillas and toppings. Season to taste.

2

Divide mixture and shape into 6 patties.

3

Cook on lightly oiled grill over medium heat (425°F/220°C) for 10 to 14 minutes, turning twice, until digital instant read thermometer reads 160°F (71°C) when inserted sideways into each patty.

4

Heat the tortillas and tuck patties inside each along with some salsa and lettuce.

Latino-style Beef Burger