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ReciMeals are designed to be complete meals that need only be accompanied by a beverage, and sometimes a side salad or slice of bread. A ReciMeal provides significant amounts of at least three of the five MyPyramid food groups: about 1/2 cup of fruits, 1/2 cup of vegetables, 1 ounce equivalent of grain foods, 2 ounces or the equivalent of lean meat or beans or 1 cup or the equivalent of milk per recipe serving. Hamburgers aren’t much of a meal, but when they’re stuffed with green chilies and cheese and topped with a surprisingly easy, homemade tomato relish the results are exceptional. The recipe provides you with a full meal, but you can boost it with an additional portion of vegetables by serving it with a green salad (about 1 cup per person).
Ingredients:Warm-Tomato Relish:
1 can (14 1/2 ounces) diced tomatoes, no-salt added, drained
1/4 cup sugar
1 teaspoon cornstarch
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
Chile Cheeseburgers:
1 can (4 ounces) diced, mild green chiles, drained
1/2 cup shredded, reduced-fat Cheddar cheese
1/4 cup canned sliced black olives, drained
1 1/2 pounds lean ground beef
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
4 lettuce leaves
4 hamburger buns, toasted
Preparation Time: Approximately 30 minutes
Cook Time: Approximately 15 minutes
Preparation:For Warm-Tomato Relish: Combine tomatoes, sugar, cornstarch and cumin in a small saucepan. Bring to a boil. Cook and stir for 3 to 4 minutes or until mixture thickens. Remove from heat; stir in vinegar. Keep warm.
For Chile Cheeseburgers: Combine chiles, cheese and olives in a small bowl; set aside. Combine beef, salt and pepper in a separate bowl; mix lightly but thoroughly. Shape beef into 8 (4-inch) thin patties. Place 1/4 cup chile-cheese mixture in the center of each patty. Top with remaining patties. Press edges tightly together to seal.
Grill patties over medium-hot coals for 8 to 10 minutes or until the burgers are cooked to desired doneness, turning once.
Place one burger on each of four lettuce-lined bun halves. Spoon about 1/4 cup warm-tomato relish mixture on each burger; top with bun half and serve with salad, if desired.
Servings: 4
Nutritional Information Per Serving: Calories 460; Total fat 14g; Saturated fat 6g; Cholesterol 115mg; Sodium 790mg; Carbohydrate 37g; Fiber 3g; Protein 45g; Vitamin A 15%DV*; Vitamin C 30%DV; Calcium 30%DV; Iron 35%DV Per serving, this dish provides from MyPyramid: About 1/2 cup Vegetable Group; 2 ounces Grains Group; 5 to 6 ounces Meat and Beans Group *Daily Value
