CALIFORNIA BURGER
This burger is flavoured with Mexican seasonings, topped with crunchy marinated onion, tangy guacamole and tucked into flour tortilla instead of a bun.
INGREDIENTS
1 small red onion, cut into thin slices
¼ cup (50 mL) vinaigrette-style salad dressing
1 to 1 ¼ lb (500g to 625g) Medium Ground Beef
¼ cup (50 mL) fine bread crumbs
1 egg, lightly beaten
1 pkg (35 g) taco seasoning mix
2 ripe avocados
2 tbsp (30 mL) lemon OR lime juice
1 tbsp (15 mL) chopped fresh cilantro (optional)
Salt, pepper and hot pepper sauce (to taste)
4 to 6 flour tortillas
4 to 6 lettuce leaves
PREPARATION TIME: 20 minutes
COOKING TIME: 15 minutes
DIRECTIONS
- In resealable freezer bag, combine onion slices with dressing; squeeze out air, seal bag and marinate at least 15 minutes.
- Meanwhile, in medium bowl, combine ground beef, bread crumbs, egg and taco seasoning; mix lightly but thoroughly. Gently form into four to six 3/4-inch (2.5 cm) thick patties. Place on oiled grill over medium-high heat for 5 to 7 minutes per side, until digital instant-read thermometer inserted sideways into center of patties reads at least 160°F (71°C).
- Meanwhile, in small bowl, peel and mash avocados. Stir in lemon juice and cilantro (if using); season with salt, pepper and hot pepper sauce to taste. To serve, place each burger onto a lightly grilled tortilla, top with some of the mashed avocado, marinated onion slices and lettuce.
NUMBER OF SERVINGS: 4 - 6 SERVINGS
Recipe Courtesy of the Canadian Cattlemen's Association's Beef Information Center(www.beefinfo.org).
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