Firecracker Burgers with Cooling Lime Sauce
Cut: Ground Beef
Preparation Time: 10 Minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes |
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Main Ingredients:
1-1/2 pounds ground beef chuck
4 sesame seed sandwich rolls, split, toasted
1 cup watercress or mixed spring greens
1/2 cup mayonnaise
1/4 cup plain yogurt
1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
2 teaspoons grated lime peel
1/4 teaspoon salt
Seasoning Ingredients:
1 tablespoon curry powder
1 tablespoon Caribbean jerk seasoning
1 teaspoon salt
Directions:
- Combine ground beef and seasoning ingredients in large bowl, mixing lightly but thoroughly. Shape into four 3/4-inch thick patties. Place patties on grid over medium, ash-covered coals. Grill, uncovered, 13 to 15 minutes to medium (160F) doneness, until not pink in center and juices show no pink color, turning occasionally.
- Meanwhile combine mayonnaise, yogurt, lime juice and peel and salt in a small bowl; set aside.
- Spread sauce on cut sides of rolls. Place a burger on bottom half of each roll; top evenly with watercress. Close sandwiches. Makes 4 servings.
Recipe Tips:
- Recipe from Julie DeMatteo, NJ. Chosen as a finalist in the 2003 National Beef Cook-Off.
Recipe Notes:
Nutrition information per serving: 600 calories; 38 g protein; 31 g carbohydrate; 35 g fat; 1,502 mg sodium; 125 mg cholesterol; 8.3 mg niacin; 0.5 mg vitamin B6; 3.7 mcg vitamin B12; 5.1 mg iron; 8.5 mg zinc. This recipe is an excellent source of protein, niacin, vitamin B6, vitamin B12, iron and zinc.
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