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Mexi-Mozza Beef Burger

Yields1 ServingPrep Time15 minsCook Time15 minsTotal Time30 mins

This yummy Mozzarella cheeseburger recipe features lean Canadian beef spiced up with a salsa-and-chili combo that can’t be beat! Finish off the burgers with slices of Canadian Mozzarella or try Canadian Havarti, Gouda or Cheddar cheese instead. Top with warm Grilled Peppers for the ultimate homemade Mozza-burger. Note: You can also cook the burgers in a skillet over medium-high heat, 5 to 7 minutes per side.

 1 ⅓ lb (600 g) CANADIAN LEAN GROUND BEEF
 1 clove garlic, chopped
 ⅔ cup (150 mL) bread crumbs
 ¼ cup (50 mL) EACH chopped red onion and salsa
 1 tbsp (15 mL) chili powder
 1 tsp (5 mL) ground cumin
 salt and freshly ground pepper to taste
 Grilled Peppers: (recipe follows)
 4 onion buns
 8 slices of CANADIAN MOZZARELLA
 ⅓ cup (75 mL) homemade or store-bought guacamole
 2 tbsp (30 mL) sour cream
 2 tbsp (30 mL) chopped fresh coriander
1

Combine beef and garlic, bread crumbs, onion, salsa, chilli powder, cumin, egg, salt and pepper in a mixing bowl; divide into 6 portions and form into 3/4 inch (2 cm) thick patties. Make a thumb-print depression in centre of each patty (to prevent rounding while they grill). Make ahead: Refrigerate, covered, for 1/2 hour or up to 1 day.

2

Grill over medium heat on preheated, oiled grill for 5 to 7 minutes per side, testing doneness with a digital instant read thermometer inserted sideways into centre of each patty to ensure patties are cooked to 160°F (71°C). Top each cooked patty with a some of a slice of Mozzarella, warm Grilled Peppers and then a second portion of a Mozzarella slice.

3

While cheese melts, toast burger buns. Assemble burgers and top with a dollop of guacamole and sour cream; sprinkle with coriander.

Nutrition Facts

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Serving size

6 Servings

Amount per serving
Calories553
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 29g38%
Sodium 728mg32%
Total Carbohydrate 36g14%

Dietary Fiber 4g15%
Protein 36g

* The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.